Leipzig is the second largest city in the Federal State of Saxony, with around 500,000 inhabitants. The economy has changed since reunification in 1989 from the brown coal and textile industry, to research centres and services; banks, the leipzig trade fair, 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' memorial, the Thomaskirche, with its world renowned Choir and the the Auerbachskeller in the Mädlerpassage. In Leipzig, you can also find the Gewandhaus, Opera, modern art museum, various religious centres, along with many cafes and resteraunts, exhibitions and galleries, lakes, canals, and parks. Leipzig is in the middle of Germany and is easily reached by car, train or aeroplane.
European volunteers have worked in FAIRbund since 2005. So far, this has been a good experience, which we would like to build upon further as an integral part of the work of the day-care centre.

The following points are particularly relevant for the selection of the volunteer:
- Interest in working with children
- creativity
- sociable charachter and the ability to work as part of a team
- interest in learning German, and getting to know Leipzig and the surrounding area
We are open to all young people who would like to take part in the European Voluntary Scheme, and we dont have any special preferences concerning the sending organisation.
After we have recieved all of the applications, they will be checked over reviewed with reference to the qualities and qualifications of the applicants. We will conduct an interview over the telephone, or if possible face to face, to give both sides the opportunity to get to know eachother and ask questions, enabling us to reach a decision.