Volunteering in GermanyAn amazing volunteer experience – 100% in English Interesting. Unique. Rewarding.
At Englischhausen we create what is in essence an English-speaking village in Germany where German professionals can live alongside diverse native English-speakers in order to improve their English skills and conversational proficiency.
In each of our six-day courses we sponsor a group of volunteers (from Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, USA, etc) to "populate" a hotel resort and provide conversation in English, through a diverse schedule of daily activities. The volunteers all have an amazing amount of fun, whilst also gaining a fascinating insight into German culture.
If you love conversation and you enjoy meeting people from different cultures and walks of lives, then you are bound to be a perfect fit and have a brilliant time!
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- ✔Scroll down this page to see a list of our 2026 programme dates.
- ✔It’s possible to apply for multiple programmes to increase your chances of getting a spot.
- ✔Please note that we receive significantly more volunteer applications than available places. The number of vacancies varies depending on course demand, so availability can fluctuate.
- ✔We anticipate last-minute openings for most sessions (e.g. due to cancellations). Please let us know if you are interested.
- ✔You can register your interest by emailing [email protected]. Please indicate whether you are a first-time or returning volunteer.
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FAQs: Volunteering in Germany at Englischhausen
For our volunteers, Englischhausen is an experience of a lifetime, something you have to try out once, so you can experience the magic first-hand!
But speaking more generally, Englischhausen is a six-day English course that takes place at a country hotel in Germany. The model typically sees around 11–13 German adults living alongside an equal number of native English-speakers from various countries and backgrounds (whom we refer to as “Anglos”). The idea is to create a 100% English-speaking environment, in which German professionals can improve their English quickly through conversation and immersion.
Key to the concept is the “experience” of the course and emotive aspects that reinforce the learning: the people, the laughter, the family-feel that develops in the group. But the fun, supportive and happy atmosphere doesn’t only lend itself well to effective and sustainable learning; it also makes for a unique and special experience for everyone involved!
You will be spending a week (Sunday to Friday) in a group, speaking English in a beautiful setting – and having lots of fun! You will not be teaching, but rather creating an English-speaking atmosphere through our brilliant programme that guarantees a fun and positive experience for every single participant.
Your schedule will be made up of conversation-based activities, with changes of partners every hour to keep things fresh and interesting. You will spend time around the hotel grounds or exploring the local countryside while conversing with German professionals about a wide range of topics.
You will briefly correct participants when they make mistakes, but without grammar explanations – the goal is natural immersion. You may also offer support in specific scenarios, such as telephone practice or helping with short English presentations.
You will receive a personalised daily schedule and full guidance from our staff at the beginning of the week. There is nothing you need to prepare in advance. Alongside structured activities, there are discussion groups, team challenges and light-hearted evening entertainment.
You will learn a great deal – about people, the world and yourself. If this is your first time at Englischhausen, you will likely have more fun than you ever imagined, and possibly one of the most memorable weeks of your life.
To be a volunteer at Englischhausen (an “Anglo”), you should be a native English-speaker who enjoys conversation and learning about different cultures. Occasionally, fluent non-native speakers may also attend as Anglos, provided their English is close to or equivalent to native proficiency.
The minimum age requirement is 22, although exceptions are sometimes made for outstanding applicants between the ages of 18 and 22.
We are looking for interesting, friendly, reliable, patient and flexible people. All volunteers must also be organised and proactive enough to plan their journey to and from Germany.
Most importantly, you should genuinely enjoy conversation and meeting people from different cultures and walks of life.
If you live in Germany, there are hardly any costs at all. If you are coming from abroad, you will need to plan and finance your journey to Germany, including transport and recommended travel insurance.
During the programme itself, you will have very few expenses. From Sunday morning until Friday evening, accommodation and all meals are provided, including some beverages with every meal. Additional costs may be limited to extra drinks or snacks between meals.
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Englischhausen Programmes / Volunteer Sessions 2026
Please apply now for the following programmes in 2026. We book some groups in advance and add volunteers in line with German participant bookings to ensure balanced groups. This often results in last-minute openings.
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Applying to be a Volunteer
Applications are currently being managed by email while the volunteer booking system is being updated.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in applying for a programme. In your message, please mention whether you have volunteered before with Englischhausen or with our partner programme, Pueblo Inglés, in Spain. Ways to get in touch: |