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Overview of possible applications

Everyone can contribute and pass on something valuable. Everyone has knowledge, skills, or experiences that others will appreciate. Get involved and help others. You decide the nature, time, and scope of your involvement.

Commitment does good


We all have different amounts of time available. Whether you want to help others only occasionally on weekends or regularly during the week, whether it's a one-time thing or a long-term commitment, getting involved is good for you and worthwhile. We can find a suitable option for every life situation.

Short-term commitment

Does your situation not allow for a longer-term commitment? Would you still like to make good use of your free time and support people on an ad hoc basis or for a short period? For example, you could help out at a party in a social institution or with a gardening project. Is that too unspectacular for you? Fulfill someone's dream of a ride on a motorcycle or in a convertible. There are many ways to bring joy to others.

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Long-term commitment

Would you like to accompany other people on part of their journey and support them in the challenges of everyday life? Regular, long-term involvement creates bonds, enables meaningful encounters, and facilitates the exchange of experiences. You can use your manual skills, participate in sports activities together, or help others write job applications or prepare for interviews. There are many opportunities to learn from and with each other.

 

Focusing on people

Do you enjoy working with people? Are you open, friendly, and respectful toward others? Do you understand people in difficult life situations? Volunteering offers the opportunity to meet and support different people. The tasks and requirements vary depending on the group of people.

Refugees and immigrants

Would you like to help refugees or immigrants get off to a good start? Are you open-minded toward people from other countries and cultures? Are you willing to communicate with your hands and feet? As part of a sponsorship program, you can help people who are new to Germany get settled. Possible activities include:

  • joint leisure activities
  • Getting to know the city and the surrounding area
  • Assistance with administrative procedures
  • Assistance with job searches and applications
  • Deepening and expanding language skills


Information about our "be welcome"
sponsorship program  

Senior citizens

Are you interested in the life stories and experiences of older people? Would you like to use your knowledge and skills to help older people? Do you enjoy going for walks, chatting in a relaxed atmosphere, or providing active support? Intergenerational encounters and dialogue mean learning from each other: young people learn from older people and vice versa. Possible activities include:

  • Walks
  • Board or card games
  • Reading
  • Support in the café at the senior center 

People with disabilities

Would you like to support people with disabilities in their everyday lives? Do you want to accompany people on their journey toward an equal and self-determined life? Are you ready to embrace a change of perspective and see the world through new eyes? Working with people with mental, physical, or intellectual disabilities means living in community and participating in society. Possible activities include:

  • Going for walks
  • Cooking together
  • Going shopping
  • Attending concerts
  • Artistic and creative activities
     
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Children and young people

Do you want to encourage the enthusiasm and interests of children or young people and open up new perspectives for them? Working with young people means providing support and guidance in challenging times. Possible activities include:

  • Fun and games
  • Joint excursions
  • Empathetic conversations
  • Creative and artistic activities

Overview of opportunities

Everyone has talents, knowledge, skills, or experience that others appreciate. At EVIM, you will find many opportunities for volunteer work. In a consultation, we will work together to find out which activity suits your wishes and is right for you.

Around the home and everyday life

  • Household support
  • Assistance with shopping
  • Help with finding accommodation
  • Minor DIY tasks and repairs

School, work, leisure

  • Help with finding a job
  • Assistance with school matters
  • Joint leisure activities
  • Support with parties and events
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Accompanying clients to appointments

  • Cooperation with institutions, authorities, and government agencies
  • Accompaniment to doctor's appointments
  • Running errands

Assess your own capabilities

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Do you want to use your ideas, talents, creativity, and energy to help others? That's great! There are numerous ways to help other people. It is important to know your own capabilities and limitations.

Successful volunteering requires good self-assessment. Our questionnaire offers initial guidance. Find out what suits you best! We would also be happy to advise you personally. Please contact us.

 

Take the volunteer self-assessment now!