With the goal of gaining new experiences, exploring a wide range of sustainability topics, and actively contributing, Oskar Dzuba is completing a Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) at the IÖW.

During his FÖJ, he gains practical insights into public relations and communications, including maintaining the website and media monitoring reports, as well as editing videos. He also supports the organization of events and contributes to the institute’s social media channels.

Main focus

• Public relations
• Web and image content management
• Event planning and coordination

Experience

• Since 09/2026: Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) at the Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW)
• Since 07/2024: Service Employee, Kaffeehaus Frau Lüske

Education

• 06/2026: German High School Diploma at the Willi-Graf-Gymnasium, Berlin
• 08/2023 - 07/2024: Exchange Year in East Lansing, Michigan, USA