Would you like to combine your knowledge of ecosystems, environmental biology, climate protection, or environmental education with aspects of international cooperation and project management?

Under the motto “Let’s take action for climate protection” we are organizing a large number of nature conservation projects in 2025, such as the rewetting of hillside moors in the Hunsrück, the capercaillie conservation project in the Bavarian Forest, and the maintenance of a nature experience trail. These projects involve local collaborations with national and nature parks, biosphere reserves, landscape conservation associations, forestry services, and municipalities.

What your internship will look like:

1. Training for Group Leaders

To prepare for your role, you will participate in our training course "Group Leading in Environmental Projects" from April 30th – May 5th, 2025, in Kell am See (near Trier).

2. Leading one or two international Workcamps

You will lead one or two international Workcamps in Germany, requiring 16 to 23 days of continuous on-site presence per project. Additionally, you will coordinate the organizational preparation alongside your co-leader and communicate with local partners.

3. Environmental education workshop or public outreach

Design and lead an environmental education workshop in one of our Workcamps or seminars, or alternatively, organize an info session about your camp, write a blog post, or present the project in another format.

4. Evaluation seminar (October 2nd–5th, 2025, in Harthausen near Speyer)

Reflect on your experiences, explore alternative pedagogical approaches, and analyze your newly acquired skills at our Volunteers’ Weekend in October, alongside other group leaders and volunteers.

Additional Possibilities:

• On-site collaboration with the IBG office in Stuttgart. The period and length depends on the availability of the IBG office team. 

• Bring in your own ideas and implement them with support from the IBG team.

We are happy to tailor the internship to meet the requirements of your study program. Volunteer engagement with IBG is also possible in various capacities, allowing you to contribute your own ideas and collaborate with IBG professionals—whether in connection with a bachelor’s or a master’s thesis or other projects.

Compensation

Accommodation and meals are provided during the seminars and workcamps.

For leading a Workcamp, IBG offers a allowance (€200 for two-week camps / €300 for three-week camps) plus a €200 allowance for travel and other expenses.

Apply now!

Send us your informal application now (with CV) or contact us for more information about your project internship with IBG:

The contact person for this project internship is Christoph: christoph@ibg-workcamps.org

Through this internship, you will get the opportunity to:

• Foster political awareness and intercultural dialogue
• Network and colaborate with professionals in governance, public policy, and community development.
• Lead groups and improve your conflict resolution, communication and mediation skills
• Foster youth engagement and cultural diversity
• Design and implement workshops improving your public speaking skills

What your internship will look like: 

1. Training for camp leaders:

As part of your preparation, you will join one of our training courses designed for camp leaders:

• "Gruppenleitung in internationalen Camps" | May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Rottenburg (near Stuttgart)

With this training you will gain valuable leadership skills, connect with like-minded peers, and prepare for an exciting hands-on experience!

2. Lead one or two international Workcamps:

With our support, you will choose one or two workcamps to lead, that match your studies, interests, career goals, and desired experience, and prepare the Workcamp alongside the co-campleader and the IBG project coordinators, and stay on-site for its entire duration.

3. Evaluation seminar (2nd-5th October, Harthausen, Speyer)

At our Volunteers' Weekend in October, you will reflect on your experiences, educational alternatives and analyse the skills you have gained together with other group leaders and volunteers.

Costs & Reimbursement

During the seminars and the work camp, basic accommodation and meals are provided.

For leading the work camp, IBG offers a reimbursement of €200 for two-week camps / €300 for three-week camps, as well as a flat-rate allowance of €200 for travel and other expenses.

Apply now!

Send us your informal application now (with CV) or contact us for more information about your project internship with IBG:

The contact persons for the project internships are Ioannis and Lorena: ioannis@ibg-workcamps.org or lorena@ibg-workcamps.org

Through this internship, you will get the opportunity to:

• Gain experience in creating inclusive spaces that value diversity, heritage, and different perspectives.
• Connect with professionals in cultural and community work through IBG’s international network.
• Develop and lead workshops on cultural sustainability, heritage, identity, and storytelling.
• Cooperate with cultural organizations, municipalities, and project partners.
• Manage volunteer dynamics while enhancing your mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Improve cross-cultural communication while supporting young people in international settings.

 What your internship will look like: 

1. Training for camp leaders:

As part of your preparation, you will join one of our training courses designed for camp leaders:

• "Gruppenleitung in internationalen Camps" | May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Rottenburg (near Stuttgart)

With this training you will gain valuable leadership skills, connect with like-minded peers, and prepare for an exciting hands-on experience!

2. Lead one or two International Workcamps:

With our support, you will choose one or two workcamps to lead, that match your studies, interests, career goals, and desired experience and you will prepare the workcamp alongside the co-campleader and the IBG project coordinators, and stay on-site for its entire duration.

3. Evaluation seminar (2nd-5th October, Harthausen, Speyer)

At our Volunteers' Weekend in October, you will reflect on your experiences, educational alternatives and analyse the skills you have gained together with other group leaders and volunteers.

Costs & Reimbursement

During the seminars and the work camp, basic accommodation and meals are provided.

For leading the work camp, IBG offers a reimbursement of €200 for two-week camps / €300 for three-week camps, as well as a flat-rate allowance of €200 for travel and other expenses.

Apply now!

Send us your informal application now (with CV) or contact us for more information about your project internship with IBG:

The contact persons for the project internships are Ioannis and Lorena: ioannis@ibg-workcamps.org or lorena@ibg-workcamps.org

Through this internship, you will get the opportunity to:

• Create an inclusive environment that embraces diversity, ensures equal participation, and values all voices.
• Build a network with changemakers through IBG’s 60 years of connections across Germany and Worldwide.
• Design and implement workshops on cooperation, volunteering, community building, the environment, or personal interests.
• Collaborate and develop meaningful relationships with workcamp project partners and participants before, during, and after the camp.
• Develop leadership, facilitation, and mediation skills to manage volunteer dynamics and foster teamwork.
• Enhance intercultural communication by engaging young people and local communities in meaningful cooperation.

What your internship will look like:

1. Training for camp leaders:

As part of your preparation, you will join one of our training courses designed for camp leaders:

• "Gruppenleitung in internationalen Camps" | May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Rottenburg (near Stuttgart)

With this training you will gain valuable leadership skills, connect with like-minded peers, and prepare for an exciting hands-on experience!

2. Leading one or two International Workcamps:

With our support, you will choose one or two workcamps to lead, that match your studies, interests, career goals, and desired experience and you will prepare the workcamp alongside the co-campleader and the IBG project coordinators, and stay on-site for its entire duration.

3. Evaluation seminar (2nd-5th October, Harthausen, Speyer)

At our Volunteers' Weekend in October, you will reflect on your experiences, educational alternatives and analyse the skills you have gained together with other group leaders and volunteers.

4. Other possibilities for your internship with us:

Further ideas of collaboration aligned with your interest or studies can be incorporated to your internship provided they are feasible within IBG’s capacities, for example:

• Workshop creation: design and facilitate a workshop on environmental education or global learning  to promote diversity, social justice and intercultural exchange in one of IBG’s worcamps
• Public-relations or social media: organize info events at your university, youth center or club. Contribute to social media creation in collaboration with the IBG media team.
• On-site collaboration with the IBG office in Stuttgart. The period and length depends on the availability of the IBG office team. 

Costs & Reimbursement

During the seminars and the work camp, basic accommodation and meals are provided.

For leading the work camp, IBG offers a reimbursement of €200 for two-week camps / €300 for three-week camps, as well as a flat-rate allowance of €200 for travel and other expenses.

Apply now!

Send us your informal application now (with CV) or contact us for more information about your project internship with IBG:

The contact persons for the project internships are Ioannis and Lorena: ioannis@ibg-workcamps.org or lorena@ibg-workcamps.org

Through this internship, you will get the opportunity to: 

• Make a positive impact through community-based learning and global solidarity.
• Gain hand experience in non-formal education by working with local communities and project partners.
• Develop leadership, facilitation, and mediation skills to manage volunteer dynamics and interact with youth.
• Improve your communication skills while supporting and engaging young people in an international and intercultural setting.
• Design and implement workshops to help international volunteers in engaging with children.

What your internship will look like:  

1. Training for camp leaders:

As part of your preparation, you will join one of our training courses designed for camp leaders:

• "Gruppenleitung in internationalen Camps" | May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Rottenburg (near Stuttgart)

With this training you will gain valuable leadership skills, connect with like-minded peers, and prepare for an exciting hands-on experience!

2. Lead one or two International Workcamps:

With our support, you will choose one or two workcamps to lead, that match your studies, interests, career goals, and desired experience and you will prepare the workcamp alongside the co-campleader and the IBG project coordinators, and stay on-site for its entire duration.

3. Evaluation seminar (2nd-5th October, Harthausen, Speyer)

At our Volunteers' Weekend in October, you will reflect on your experiences, educational alternatives and analyse the skills you have gained together with other group leaders and volunteers.

Costs & Reimbursement

During the seminars and the work camp, basic accommodation and meals are provided.

For leading the work camp, IBG offers a reimbursement of €200 for two-week camps / €300 for three-week camps, as well as a flat-rate allowance of €200 for travel and other expenses.

Apply now!

Send us your informal application now (with CV) or contact us for more information about your project internship with IBG:

The contact persons for the project internships are Ioannis and Lorena: ioannis@ibg-workcamps.org or lorena@ibg-workcamps.org