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Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu; Landkreis Ostallgäu
Marktoberdorf, DEImpact-drivenAssociationEducationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationMarktoberdorf
About Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu; Landkreis Ostallgäu
Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu is a central umbrella organization for youth work and development in the Ostallgäu district. It operates facilities such as the Leisure and Conference House Eschers and the WaldWissenSpielplatz, providing school social work and open youth initiatives. The organization is extensively involved in youth education, leisure activities, and actively promotes the democratic participation of young people through initiatives like U-18 elections. It is also committed to social responsibility and inclusion, offering support to community groups.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Advancing educational opportunities for youth
The Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu offers extensive educational programs, from youth leader training and workshops to school social work, empowering young individuals.
Imparting knowledge through play and leisure
The organization operates the WaldWissenSpielplatz and arranges leisure activities, including themed youth trips, to convey knowledge playfully and age-appropriately.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Empowering youth for democratic participation
The organization actively promotes young people's involvement in political processes through initiatives like U-18 elections and campaigns such as #how2demokratie.
Strengthening civil society engagement
Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu supports the DEMOKRATIEBUDGET, encouraging youth to use their voices to shape society and foster strong institutions.
Good Health & Well-Being
Supporting youth mental health and well-being
The organization addresses the mental health of young people, providing crucial support and safe spaces through school social work and open youth initiatives.
Ensuring healthy development through leisure
Through youth camps, leisure homes, and the WaldWissenSpielplatz, Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu enables active and healthy development in a protected environment.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu?
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The Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu serves as an umbrella organization dedicated to youth work and development in the Ostallgäu district. It supports young people through education, leisure activities, and by strengthening their democratic participation, ensuring a high quality of life and social integration.
Q2Where can interested individuals find information about career opportunities at Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu?
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Information on job vacancies, Voluntary Social Years (FSJ), and internships is directly available on the organization's website at https://www.kjr-ostallgaeu.de/jobs-fsj-praktika. All current listings are published there.
Q3Which facilities does Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu operate?
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The organization operates several key facilities, including the Leisure and Conference House Eschers, the Youth Campsite RettenAu, and the WaldWissenSpielplatz. These serve youth education and leisure activities.
Q4How does Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu promote the democratic participation of young people?
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The organization places great emphasis on youth participation in political processes. This is evident in initiatives such as U-18 elections for federal and state levels, campaigns like #how2demokratie, and the DEMOKRATIEBUDGET, which actively involve young people.
Q5What current project is Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu currently pursuing?
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The organization is currently engaged in a crowdfunding project to raise approximately 12,000 EUR for a new, durable steel zip line at the WaldWissenSpielplatz. This will replace a wooden one that broke in autumn 2025.
Q6How does Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu demonstrate its commitment to social responsibility and inclusion?
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The organization actively champions social responsibility and inclusion, as demonstrated by projects such as "Wochen gegen Rassismus" and support for Ukrainian children with "Spielekisten." It also assists community groups with subsidies and equipment rentals.
