Volkshochschule -VHS-

What Volkshochschule -VHS- does

Volkshochschule Jevenstedt e.V. is a German non-profit community adult education center (eingetragener Verein) established on June 22, 1981, and registered at the Amtsgericht Rendsburg under number 374. It serves the local community in Jevenstedt and the broader Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde district in Schleswig-Holstein, offering affordable lifelong-learning courses across creative arts (sewing, bread baking), music (recorder, piano, flute), wellness (SUP Yoga), parenting education (Pubertät & Co.), languages, and general interest subjects. Membership is open to all residents aged 16 and above at an annual fee of 12 EUR, which is credited as 10.50 EUR toward one course per year.

The organization operates primarily from the premises of the Grund- und Gemeinschaftsschule Jevenstedt (Schule am Ochsenweg), with additional venue use at Dörpshus ehem. Möhls and the Louisenbad Schenefeld/Steinburg for specific courses. Its technology stack is modest and operational rather than innovative: a Joomla-based website integrated with the Seminarman component for online course registration and member account management, supplemented by phone and in-person registration. There is no proprietary technology, mobile application, or AI capability disclosed.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time course fees (varying from 21 EUR for a beginner sewing course to 140 EUR per individual / 220 EUR per couple for the parenting workshop) and recurring annual membership dues. Courses require a minimum of 10 participants to run. Go-to-market is community-led: a biannual printed/digital program (Frühjahr/Herbst), the website portal, school signage, and word-of-mouth. The center is governed by a volunteer board (1st Chairperson Sandra Fürst-Pernot, 2nd Chairperson Marina Sievers, Treasurer Petra Matzen, Registration Angelika Haase, and additional Beisitzer members) and holds affiliations with the Landesverband der VHS Schleswig-Holstein e.V. and the Arbeitsgemeinschaft der VHS im Kreise Rendsburg-Eckernförde.

Name

Volkshochschule -VHS-

Legal name

Volkshochschule Jevenstedt e.V.

Website

https://vhs-jevenstedt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Volkshochschule Jevenstedt e.V. is a German non-profit community adult education center in Schleswig-Holstein offering affordable in-person courses in creative arts, music, wellness, and parenting to local residents since 1981.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult and community education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Enrichment & Creative Arts Programs (EDAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Adult education courses
• Community lifelong learning
• Creative arts classes
• Music instruction courses
• Wellness and parenting workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Luhnstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Course fees: Primary revenue stream from per-course registration fees charged to participants. Fees vary by course type, duration, and materials required. Fees are collected in cash on the first course day or by bank transfer if the participant is absent.
2. Annual membership dues: Members pay an annual fee of 12.00 €/year. Members receive the membership fee credited toward one course fee per year (at 10.50 €), providing an incentive for membership and a recurring revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Volkshochschule Jevenstedt e.V. delivers in-person adult education courses covering creative arts (sewing, bread baking), music instruction (recorder, piano, flute), wellness (SUP yoga), parenting education, language learning, and general interest lectures. Courses are held at the local school and community venues and are sold directly to adult residents of Jevenstedt and surrounding communities on a per-course fee basis, supplemented by a 12 EUR annual membership.

Product overview

Volkshochschule Jevenstedt e.V. is a community-based adult education center offering a diverse range of educational courses and programs for all age groups and interests. The institution provides in-person courses including creative arts (sewing, bread baking), music instruction (Blockflöte, Klavier, Flöte), health and wellness activities (SUP Yoga), parenting education (Pubertät & Co.), and general interest subjects. The center operates from the Grund- und Gemeinschaftsschule in Jevenstedt and functions as a non-profit association dependent on member support. The course offerings are categorized into Musikkurse (music courses), general Kurse (courses), and Altsemester (current semester) programs, all accessible through the online course catalog and 'meine VHS' member portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kurse (Courses) The flagship offering of VHS Jevenstedt, comprising the semester course program of in-person adult education classes across creative arts, languages, parenting, wellness, and general interest subjects, taught by qualified instructors at the local school and community venues and open to all adult residents of Jevenstedt and surrounding communities.
• Musikkurse (Music Courses) Music instruction covering Blockflöte (recorder), Klavier (piano), and Flöte (flute) lessons for children and adults, with lessons scheduled by arrangement and an open recorder circle on Thursdays for participants with basic knowledge.
• SUP Yoga Stand-up paddleboard yoga course combining balance training, physical exercise, and outdoor nature experience, delivered in 3-session blocks of 90 minutes each, suitable for all skill levels with rental boards available.
• Mitgliedschaft (Membership) Annual membership program at 12 EUR/year (open from age 16) that credits 10.50 EUR toward one course fee per year, grants access to member meetings, and allows members to influence association activities.
• Pubertät & Co. 1 (Parenting Workshop) Two-session parenting workshop for parents and caregivers navigating adolescence, providing communication strategies, de-escalation techniques, and practical exercises to help families manage conflict and stay connected during teenage years.
• Nähkurs für Anfänger*innen mit Grundkenntnissen (Beginners Sewing Course) Three-session sewing course for participants with basic sewing-machine experience, guiding them through planning and completing an individual sewing project with practical tips on cutting, machine handling, and processing techniques.
• Brotbackkurse (Bread Baking Courses) Bread baking courses in the creative cooking program, providing hands-on instruction in bread baking with ingredient lists supplied for participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Courses require a minimum of 10 participants to run, indicating effective community engagement and demand validation.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VHS Rendsburger Ring e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2021Jörgen Johannsen from VHS Rendsburger Ring e.V. delivered a Geocaching course for VHS Jevenstedt, demonstrating inter-VHS instructor sharing and collaboration for specialized topics not available locally.
• Landesverband der VHS Schleswig-Holstein e. V.coreOthers · 22 June 1981VHS Jevenstedt e.V. is a member of the state-level VHS association in Schleswig-Holstein. The association provides a governance framework, shared standards, and institutional representation. The membership is bound by the association's constitution and operational guidelines (§4 of the Satzung).
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft der VHS im Kreise Rendsburg-EckernfördecoreOthers · 22 June 1981VHS Jevenstedt is also a member of the district-level working group of VHS institutions in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district, enabling coordination, resource sharing, and joint programming with neighboring VHS centers.
• Grund- und Gemeinschaftsschule Jevenstedt (Schule am Ochsenweg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 1981VHS Jevenstedt operates primarily from the premises of the Grund- und Gemeinschaftsschule, Neue Schulstr. 13. The school provides classroom space for courses. The VHS rooms are signposted within the school. This partnership enables low-cost venue access and maximizes use of public school infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband (DVV): The national federation of German Volkshochschulen, of which VHS Jevenstedt is indirectly a member through the state-level Landesverband. Sets nationwide standards, policy advocacy, and digital infrastructure for the ~900 VHS across Germany, defining the broader ecosystem VHS Jevenstedt operates within.
• Volkshochschule Schleswig-Holstein (Landesverband): The state-level federation of which VHS Jevenstedt is a member. Operates as the umbrella organization providing governance, shared standards, and institutional representation across all VHS in Schleswig-Holstein, and supports the broader Volkshochschule network that VHS Jevenstedt belongs to.

Direct peers

• Volkshochschule Kiel: A larger VHS operating under the same Landesverband in the same federal state, offering a much broader course catalog (hundreds of courses per semester). Comparable model (community adult education, e.V. structure, biannual program) but at significantly larger scale in an urban setting.
• Volkshochschule Eckernförde e.V. The VHS serving the other main town in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district. Operates the identical Volkshochschule concept (non-profit adult education, course catalog model, state federation member), making it a directly comparable local peer.
• Volkshochschule Rendsburger Ring e.V. The neighboring VHS in the Rendsburg area, part of the same district Arbeitsgemeinschaft and actively collaborating with VHS Jevenstedt (e.g., Jörgen Johannsen delivered a Geocaching course). Operates the same Volkshochschule model of community-based adult continuing education with similar course categories.

Emerging players

• Online Campus (VHS digital learning platform): The national digital learning platform for German VHS institutions, enabling online course delivery across the Volkshochschule network. Represents the digital delivery channel that VHS Jevenstedt could adopt to extend reach beyond its physical Jevenstedt footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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