Period of deployment
An FSJ usually lasts 12 months, but at least six and a maximum of 18 months. If you are between 16 and 27 years old and are interested in an FSJ, you must first contact a legally approved institution.
In order to carry out the FSJ and consequently to function as a place of assignment, the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family must approve the sponsor of the FSJ.
Sponsors of the Voluntary Social Year
If you want to be recognised as a sponsor of the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) in Berlin, please contact the information office of the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family for referral to the appropriate office. On the current list you will find the FSJ organisations recognised in the State of Berlin: