Off into culture: Voluntary social year at the cultural office of Münsterland e.V. to be awarded
Supporting the Münsterland Festival, networking artists and realising your own projects: From September, young adults up to the age of 27 will once again have the opportunity to complete a Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) at the Münsterland e.V. cultural office. Exciting insights into the world of work and culture await, as well as a monthly allowance. Applications can be submitted until 15 March.
"A highlight for the FSJ volunteers are the various dates in the region, where they not only get to know many artists and cultural institutions, but often also discover the Münsterland in a completely new way," says Laura Säumenicht, employee at the Münsterland e.V. cultural office.
Jola Droste has been completing her FSJ at the cultural office since September 2024, which is helping her in particular with her future career choices. She says: "The FSJ at the cultural office is ideal for me because I get an insight into working life after my time at school and also get to meet lots of inspiring people during my work." Further testimonials from former FSJ volunteers can be found on the Kulturbüro website.
In addition to networking cultural stakeholders and coordinating the RKP - Regional Culture Programme NRW - funding programme, the tasks of the Cultural Office include advising and training artists and cultural professionals. The FSJ offers the opportunity to support the organisation of events, whether Münsterland Festivals, cultural academies or exchanges with artists. The future FSJ volunteer will also be involved in public relations work, for example maintaining the website or social media channels.
"We are the right place for anyone who is interested in cultural management and doesn't want to commit to the theatre, literary house or museum. The FSJ offers the opportunity to get to know the entire spectrum of culture in the Münsterland region," emphasises Säumenicht. "Based on their strengths and interests, we also support our new team member with their own project. This could be a podcast or a themed workshop, for example. The possibilities are just as varied as the local cultural landscape."
The FSJ lasts around one year and starts on 1 September.
Interested parties can apply until 15 March at www.freiwilligendienste-kultur-bildung.de.
Information and details on how to apply can be found at www.muensterland.com/fsj-kultur.
