After graduating from high school in the summer, I didn’t want to dive straight into university. Instead, I wanted to do something completely different for a year and gain some practical experience. That’s how the idea of doing a voluntary service came up quite quickly. I ultimately decided on the FSJ-P so that I could engage with political topics not only in my free time but also in my daily work. At PJR, I want to deepen my knowledge and try out new things, and I hope that after this year it will be easier for me to choose my field of study.
Our Team
Tobias Wallusch
Main Office / Education Manager
I have been working as a full-time employee at PJR Dresden since March 2013. I studied Political Science / Sociology / Modern History at the TU Dresden and was able to gain experience on the field through many years of volunteer work. During my studies, I was active in various educational organisations in Dresden and spent a long time in Latin America as part of three stays abroad (studying, development and peacemaking work).
Franziska Herrmann
Main Office / Education Manager
I have been working full-time at PJR Dresden e.V. since September 2005. I completed a master’s degree in educational science/psychology/communication science at the TU Dresden and successfully graduated in 1999. I then worked for the school evaluation research group at the Institute of Educational Sciences at the TU Dresden and was subsequently responsible for setting up the “Social Action” project at the Saxon Centre for School and Youth Work. I particularly enjoy working at the PJR because I get to meet lots of cool people and develop exciting projects.
Marcus Weber
Voluntary / Chairman of the Board
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Robert Härer
Voluntary / Chairman of the Board
In the search for a new, meaningful and fulfilling voluntary work experience I found PJR through ehrensache.jetzt. The combination of active involvement in the organisation and the promotion and dissemination of socio-political education within a wide range of project collaborations really attracted me and connects well with my many years of experience in extracurricular youth work.
Clarissa Becker
Voluntary / Member of the Board
I became aware of the PJR through an international youth exchange. I have been actively involved with the association since 2019 and have already had the opportunity to take part in the organisation and supervision of a youth exchange. I really appreciate the PJR for its commitment to political education in Dresden. I am currently completing my Master’s degree in Politics and Constitution at the TU Dresden. I am extremely pleased to have been elected to the board and to be able to realise new educational projects together with the committed people of the PJR.
Anna-Lena Gräfe
Voluntary / Member of the Board
Two years ago, I decided to move to the Dresden area for my studies. I stumbled across the PJR on the ehrensache.jetzt platform and have been active in the “AG Rassismuskritik” ever since. I enjoy working on current political issues and being able to put my ideas into practice by organising workshops. In summer 2023, I was elected as a member of the board and am now looking forward to a nice collaboration with everyone involved.
Eliseo Albert Guazzarotti
European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Volunteer
I graduated from high school in Italy this summer and have developed a strong interest in politics and economics over the past few years. I chose this organization to deepen my understanding of these topics in a practical and international environment. I chose Dresden to further improve my German skills – which I already had thanks to my German-speaking relatives – and to get to know German culture better. Another important goal for me is to meet new people and to grow personally through intercultural exchange.
Florian Schmidt
Social Voluntary Year in Politics (FSJ) Volunteer