Leipzig is the second largest city in the Federal State of Saxony, with a round 500,000 inhabitants. The economy has changed since reunification in 1989 from one centred around the brown coal and the textile industries to one of services and research centres; Banks, the Leipzig trade fairs, the university, and higher education colleges for instance. Leipzig is well known for its many historical places of interest, for example, the 'Battle of the Nations' monument, the Thomaskirche and its world-reknowned choir, as well as the Auerbachskeller in the Mädlerpassage. Leipzig also has an opera, the Gewandhaus, a modern art museum, various religious centres, many cafes resteraunts, exhibitions and galleries as well as lakes, canalös and parks. Leipzig is situated in the middle of Germany and is easily reached by aeroplane, train and car.
European volunteers have worked at FAIRbund since 2005 and so far we have had good good experiences with EVS, which we would like to further build upon within the day-care centres of the organisation.

The following points will be taken into account when we make our selection:
- interest in working with small children and an interest in developing creative ideas to introduce into the daily life of a kindergarten
- interest in learning German and getting to know Leipzig and its surroundings
- an interest in working with new media.
We are open to working with young people who would like to take part in EVS, and we have no special preference with regards to the sending organisation. After we have recieved and looked over the applications, we will choose a candidate according to their qualities and qualifications, then we will conduct an interview over the telephone, or face-to-face if possible to enable both sides to get to know eachother and ask any questions they micht have in order to make the decision easier.