Experience of a FSJler: Baran Demir enchants Zella flour!

Experience of a FSJler: Baran Demir enchants Zella flour!

In the heart of Zella-Mehlis we encounter a committed young man who fully lives out his experiences and ideas in a voluntary social year (FSJ). Baran Demir, 19 years old, started his FSJ in the children's and youth leisure meeting in September 2024. As the

his way to the FSJ is no coincidence. Already during his time in the children's and youth village, where he grew up, he has had positive experiences in dealing with younger children and young people. "I enjoy contact with these young people," says Baran. In his new environment, the meeting team, he is carefully introduced to the daily tasks and learns how to optimally prepare the offers for visitors. His boss, Josefine Behr, emphasizes that FSJler and Baran should not be seen as a cheap worker, but get the chance to develop.

The FSJ is more than just a year of work. It offers young people up to 26 years an opportunity for orientation and commitment in social institutions, as on the website Youth VoluntarySe.de . The aim is to achieve social and professional skills and to strengthen self -confidence. Baran is already showing a positive development: he thinks, brings his own ideas into the team and has already stimulated that it has to design sports offers or a chess group for the children and adolescents.

An important aspect that is conveyed in the FSJ is the promotion of educational ability and civic engagement. The FSJ is usually recognized as a waiting time for studying and can be considered an internship. It also offers the opportunity to gain valuable experiences that can be of great benefit in the future. Baran chose the FSJ after successfully completing the twelfth grade at the high school and considering studying social work or sport later.

a practical year with heart

Baran is determined to get the best of his time in the child and youth leisure meeting. He left a good impression in the team and the openness with which he approaches the tasks ensures a breath of fresh air. His passion for working with children and adolescents is noticeable, and it is obvious that he has a good knack for the design of activities. His positive attitude and creativity make him a valuable part of the team.

With this attitude and support of his environment, Baran will certainly not only enrich the children and young people in the meeting, but also experience an exciting personal journey that could significantly shape his future.