Heroines of the future: FSJ in the diocese of Passau changes lives!

Heroines of the future: FSJ in the diocese of Passau changes lives!

In the diocese of Passau, two FSJ members, Rebekka Seidl and Saskia Eiler, are about to complete their voluntary social years, which end at the end of August. Both look back on a year full of experiences and developments that have strengthened them in their personal and professional careers. Rebekka describes her year as “enriching” and emphasizes how much she has grown, both personally and in her interactions with her colleagues. Saskia, on the other hand, emphasizes the positive experience of making new acquaintances and really enjoys her time in social work.

Saskia Eiler, who wants to study “social work” in Deggendorf in the fall, sees her FSJ as an important step in her professional future. She can easily imagine working in the youth office or at the episcopal youth welfare office. Rebekka Seidl, on the other hand, will start training as a speech therapist in October and will also remain in the social sector. Her decision to go in this direction was further solidified by her FSJ experiences, as she had already wanted to work in the social sector. Diocese of Passau reports that both feel no regrets about their decision to join the FSJ.

Additional insights into the FSJ

Where does the great popularity for an FSJ come from? A field report from the Hans Sauer primary school in Rothenstadt shows the variety of possibilities. 16-year-old Leni Strauß describes her FSJ as one of the best times of her life. She decided on the FSJ due to uncertainty about her professional future and the desire to be socially active. Leni not only enjoys working with children, but has also made new friends and gained insights into teacher work. fsj.bayern emphasizes that such positive experiences provide valuable guidance for many.

Being active in the FSJ is the key to personal growth. The tasks that the volunteers take on are diverse: from support with organizational activities to direct assistance in working with children. Many have paid great attention to improving their communication skills, which strengthens them in both their private and professional lives. This development is not only beneficial for the young people themselves, but also benefits the people they look after.

Variety of FSJ deployment locations

If you look beyond the borders of Bavaria, Berlin, for example, offers interesting FSJ positions in various areas. Volunteers are deployed in youth associations, educational institutions and social institutions. The offerings represent a wide spectrum: from the adventure center, which offers outdoor training for young people, to various schools that need support in school social work. ljrberlin.de informed about the different possible assignments and the requirements for the volunteers. Numerous interests come together here: sport, culture and social justice find their place in the FSJ positions.

The variety of placements ensures that there is a suitable opportunity for everyone. Whether in open child and youth work or in school social work - the experiences and opportunities are wide-ranging and, for many, a discovery on the way to professional orientation. The FSJ is not only a time for learning and growing, but also a valuable network for numerous future career paths.