The Open Channel Wettin has made it possible for citizens to produce free of charge films and television programs according to their own ideas and broadcast them via the citizens' television broadcaster WTV since 1999 in the sense of freedom of the press and freedom of expression. For this purpose, interested citizens are supported in the preparation (development of script and interview questions), implementation (camera work) and follow-up (editing) of their contributions and receive all the necessary technical equipment. Volunteers from various programs (Federal Voluntary Service, Voluntary Social Year, European Voluntary Service) also support the citizens in production. They also produce their own project-related contributions, e.g. Feature films, reports or documentaries. Another focus of the activities of the volunteers is the support of educational professionals in media educational project work in after-school care centers, schools, youth clubs and other social institutions.

Applicants should be between 17 and 30 years old (the start of employment is decisive for the minimum age, the respective application deadline for the maximum age). The most important prerequisite - even without prior knowledge - is a very high level of motivation to work in the field of film and television production and to want to support specialists in media-educational work with children, young people and adults. In addition, good resilience, the ability to work in a team and German level B1 are great advantages. 

Each volunteer lives free of charge in a fully furnished room in Halle an der Saale during the project. The pocket money and the meal allowance are paid out in full. Every volunteer receives a free annual ticket for public transport. Arrival and departure and health insurance are also paid in full.

On the one hand, the on-arrival and mid-term training courses offered by the national agency. In addition, further training in the deployment location on media-specific topics.