Application for the youth leader card

As a youth leader, you can apply for a so-called youth leader card. This is a nationally standardized ID card for volunteers in youth work and also grants various benefits.

The Youth Leader Card (JULEICA) is designed to recognize, strengthen and support volunteers in youth work and can be issued as a uniform nationwide ID card for volunteers in youth work and serves as proof of legitimacy and qualification.

The issue of the youth leader card is reserved for youth leaders who have received sufficient practical and theoretical qualification to carry out their duties. The relevant training must have been provided by a recognized independent youth welfare organization or by a public youth welfare organization within the meaning of SGB VIII. Possession of the JULEICA entitles the holder to selected discounts and reduced admission prices, for example for cultural events. Local authorities, companies and businesses have various options for supporting and appreciating volunteers.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the Landesjugendring acts as the state-wide central office for the application process.

You can apply for the youth leader card online. Alternatively, advice can also be obtained from the Landesjugendring.

The Ministry of Youth regulates the procedure and regulations regarding the application, validity and purpose of the JULEICA.

If you meet the requirements, no separate documents are required apart from a photo, which is inserted digitally.

The application process is online.

The JULEICA was developed for volunteers in youth work. Youth leaders can acquire a JULEICA if they

• are at least 16 years old
• have completed a first aid course
• are actually involved in youth work on a voluntary basis
• have received sufficient practical and theoretical training for the role of youth leader and are able to responsibly organize activities with children and young people
• have undergone training for the qualification with a recognized independent youth welfare organization
• and this training has comprised at least 30 hours (corresponding to 40 training units)

The following is also required

• a valid e-mail address
• a digital portrait photo

The Ministry for Family Affairs, Women, Youth, Integration and Consumer Protection regulates the procedure and regulations regarding the application, validity and purpose of the JULEICA. Enclosed you will find information on the last announcement of 10.12.2017 regarding the issuing of the JULEICA:

The application for the youth leader card is made online. The application procedure is as follows:

• As a youth leader, you register on the official website and create a user account there.
• You enter the required data (such as name, date of birth, place of residence), whereupon you will be redirected.
• You will then be asked in which federal state the organization is based and with which organization you are a volunteer.
• You then enter the details of the training course and upload a photo of yourself.
• After submitting the application, the organization will check whether all requirements for the Youth Leader Card have been met.
• If this is the case, the card will be printed and sent either to your address or to an address requested by the sponsor.

The JULEICA can be issued for a maximum period of 3 years.

Renewal of the youth leader card: In this case, participation in one or more further training events of at least 8 hours (10 training units) must be proven for refresher training.

None.

Fee free of charge

The discounts associated with holding a JULEICA can vary greatly from region to region. To get an overview, there is a database that contains the discounts sorted by region. It can be viewed at: