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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

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Lissa Johnson

Lissa Johnson

CSD Associate Director; Director of Administration and Research;
Co-Director Financial Capability and Asset Building

  • Email: ejohnson@nospam.wustl.edu


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