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The reverse voluntary service takes place in the context of the Federal Voluntary Service (“BFD”). In addition to their service in the deployment sites, the volunteers are integrated into the local partnership work.

The diocese of Trier offers numerous social institutions where volunteers can apply for. As the operation site can act any social / cultural institution in the Diocese of Trier, which has a BFD recognition.

Basically: The voluntary service is not a vocational education or training and does not replace any professional activity. It merely creates insights into social areas of activity. By providing a practical guide for the volunteers the deployment site guarantees a proper introduction and training of the volunteer.

The assignment of the volunteers is done after consultation with the various stakeholders by the responsible assistant of SoFiA e.V. Working in the deployment sites is, as common in Germany, usually 39 hours / week (an average of 8 hours / day). During the voluntary service the volunteer is entitled to a minimum of 24 vacation days.

For more information on the individual areas of activity: