All programs
Not open to U.S. citizens
Listed because it's widely — and wrongly — recommended to Americans.
ServiceNo degree required
Germany weltwärts / FSJ
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Pays you
€300–€500/mo
EUR300-500/month pocket money under FSJ, with costs covered. Net cost to participant is zero.
$0 upfront to start
German government-funded voluntary service years paying monthly pocket money with costs covered. Open to German citizens and residents only.
- Term
- 6 mo–18 mo
- Housing
- Provided
- Meals
- Provided
- Airfare
- Covered
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Age
- 18–28
- Citizenship
- Any citizenship
Verified 9/13/2026 · www.weltwaerts.de