for a "special voluntary social year" (German: Außerordentliches Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr), if they already have completed a regular voluntary social year. This special FSH can last for a period of one to nine months. The hours of work, positions, pocket money and insurance correspond to the conditions of the regular FSJ. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the "special FSJ" has been activated and will last until December 31, 2020. See also European Solidarity Corps Federal volunteers service Voluntary ecological year Volunteering References External links http://www.pro-fsj.de/ Society of Germany Conscientious objection Society of Austria Volunteering