Osnabrück Launches Federal Volunteer Program for Landscape Gardening
The city of Osnabrück is launching a local volunteering program, open to school leavers and career changers, starting August 1, 2025. This 12-month opportunity, with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 18 months, offers a stipend, meal allowance, and social security. Volunteers will work 39 hours a week, exploring careers in landscape gardening while enhancing city playgrounds and sports pitches.
The program is led by a qualified landscape gardener from the Osnabrück service sector. Volunteers will learn about work processes, techniques, and equipment for various materials, gaining an introduction to the material science of construction materials. This hands-on experience will help volunteers decide on their future careers. The earliest start date is August 1, 2025, with a 39-hour workweek. Volunteers will receive a stipend and a meal allowance, with the city covering social security contributions.
The local volunteering service in Osnabrück is an excellent opportunity for school leavers and career changers to explore landscape gardening. With a stipend, meal allowance, and social security coverage, volunteers can gain practical experience while contributing to the city's green spaces. The program lasts 12 months, with a flexible duration of 6 to 18 months.
