Exciting Workcamps in Germany 2025

Germany is calling! Whether you’re passionate about the environment, construction, cultural preservation, or festival organizing—there’s a volunteer experience waiting for you. In 2025, EstYES partners with two fantastic organizations, IBG and Internationaler Bauorden, to offer you a wide range of short and long-term international workcamps across Germany.

6-Week Construction Adventure – Internationaler Bauorden

Ready to travel across Germany while learning real construction skills? This unique program lets you join 3 consecutive 2-week camps in different cities—restoring historic buildings, learning sustainable techniques, and bonding with volunteers from around the world.

Programs:

• June–July 2025: Schwerin → Leisnig → Königsfeld-Weiditz
• Aug–Sept 2025: Greiffenberg → Bremerhaven → Gröningen
• Sept–Oct 2025: Flachslanden → Schwerin → Bremerhaven

Includes accommodation, meals, €180 travel support, accident insurance
Age: 18–26 only

IBG Workcamps – Environmental, Cultural, and Social Projects

Join short-term (2–3 week) workcamps throughout Germany with themes like biodiversity, music festivals, forest protection, and social inclusion.

Black Forest Experience (Lauterbach)

July 12–27 | Trail-building & nature conservation in a protected reserve | Age: 18+

PEACE Work(Hötensleben)

July 18 – August 3 | Preserve Berlin Wall history & organize peace education | Age: 18+

Music Festival Pegnitz(Pegnitz)

July 6–14 | Support event logistics & enjoy live concerts| Age: 18–26 only

Restore Peatlands (Morbach)

August 31 – September 13 | Fight climate change by restoring peat ecosystems | Age: 18+

Step into Nature (Heilsbronn)

July 27 – August 9 | Forest restoration, build birdhouses & insect hotels | Age: 18+

Protect the Beavers (Hüfingen)

July 5–20 | Monitor wildlife & restore riverbank habitats | Age: 18+

Lights, Curtain, Action! (Heidenheim)

April 28 – May 11 | Build open-air theater infrastructure & enjoy the shows | Age: 18+

National Park Hunsrück

August 10–30 | Maintain trails & support biodiversity protection | Age: 18+

…and many more exciting IBG camps around Germany!

What’s Included (for all camps):

• Accommodation & meals provided
• Health insurance during camp
• English-speaking environments
• No special skills needed — just motivation and team spirit!

Why Join?

• Make international friends
• Learn new skills
• Live and cook together with your group
• Explore Germany like a local
• Support meaningful causes

FAQ and applying HERE.

Join one of these exciting projects to protect nature, support culture, and make an impact while exploring Germany!