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Voluntary
Ecological Year

in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park

(D)a year under the sign of nature

  • Have you finally finished school and don't want to jump straight into training or studying?

  • Do you need some time to orientate yourself and gain experience?

  • Are you ready to do something for the environment and your region?


A voluntary ecological year (FÖJ) with us could be just right for you!

Your tasks with us

Your tasks at the nature park can be found in general administrative tasks within the office.

You support the team with...

  • the development of environmental education programs

  • the preparation and execution of events such as trade fairs and festivals

  • the marking of hiking trails

  • Fisheries management measures

  • everyday office work

The requirements

for a voluntary ecological year at our office:

  • You have fulfilled your compulsory education requirements.

  • You are between 18 and 27 years old.

  • You are interested in nature and environmental issues.

  • You already have a driver's license.

  • You don't have any plans from September 1st to August 31st of next year :-)

Your application

The ecological volunteer services run through this Hessian State Office for Nature Conservation, Environment and Geology (HLNUG)Therefore, you should send your application to the Hessian Nature Conservation Academy. They will then forward it to us. 

You need:

  • a letter of motivation explaining why and in what professional environment you would like to do a voluntary ecological year (FÖJ).
  • a tabular CV
  • a completed and signed application form, which you can find at HNLUG

 

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Here's what our former FÖJ participants have to say…

I chose to do a voluntary ecological year (FÖJ) because I wasn't sure what I wanted to do after graduating from high school. Since I've always been interested in nature, I definitely wanted to do something in that field. A voluntary ecological year at the nature park seemed like a good fit. I particularly enjoyed the public relations and environmental education aspects, as it allows you to share your enthusiasm for nature with others and raise awareness of why we need to protect and preserve our natural environment.
Marius Bänfer, FÖJ 2021/22
After school, I needed some time to figure things out. I've always found environmental protection and nature conservation fascinating, so the decision to work at the nature park wasn't difficult. I was welcomed into a very friendly team and gained insights into a wide variety of areas, which was a very valuable experience!
Hannes Weingarten, FÖJ 2022/23