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The Voluntary Cultural Year in Germany

Community and National Service

This Center for Social Development Civic Service Research Fellows study investigated the characteristics and motivations of youth who serve in Germany’s voluntary cultural year. In particular, we explored the role of social training and the presence of role models in influencing youths’ perceptions of civic service and cultural institutions. Results suggest that the voluntary cultural year may have positive impacts on participating adolescents, enhancing social and cultural competence, supporting cultural institutions, providing exposure to career options and supporting a stronger relationship with cultural institutions and their impact on social development.

Funding Partner: Ford Foundation


Principal Investigator

Gesa Birnkraut

2002-2004 CSD Research Fellow

Contact

Lissa Johnson

CSD Associate Director,
Director of Policy Initiatives, Grand Challenges for Social Work

  • Email: ejohnson@wustl.edu

Events

Understanding Civic Service: International Research and Application

February 28 - March 1, 2007, St. Louis, Missouri

International Service in the Context of Globalization

May 25-27, 2005, ​London, United Kingdom

Civic Service: Impacts and Inquiry: An International Symposium

September 24-26, 2003, ​St. Louis, Missouri

Toward a Global Research Agenda on Civic Service: An International Conference

September 3, 2002, ​Buenos Aires, Argentina

Publications

Articles & Special Issues Civic Engagement & Service Community and National Service

Youth Service in Comparative Perspective

Civic Engagement & Service Community and National Service Report

The Voluntary Cultural Year in Germany: Perceptions of Volunteers, Institutions, Politicians, and Society

All Project Events, News & Publications for Civic Service Research Fellows Program

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