Make a real impact at AWO Begegnungszentrum Zuffenhausen: Social Work in the local community
Jugendwerk der AWO Wuerttemberg e.V.
Arbeiterwohlfahrt Kreisverband Stuttgart e. V.
Stuttgart, Germany
Description
AWO Stuttgart operates several Begegnungszentren (community meeting centres), which serve as meeting points for social interaction, cultural activities, and everyday support. Our facilities offer a wide range of programs, helping seniors lead independent and active lives. We look forward to welcoming you as a volunteer in our Begegnungszentrum Zuffenhausen if you are interested in helping us with the following tasks: • You will assist in planning, organizing, and carrying out recreational, educational, and cultural activities for the visitors (ex. game nights, craft sessions, lectures...) • You will support our visitors by providing transportation services • You will assist our visitors with everyday tasks such as filling out forms, accompanying them... • You will run errands for the facility or our visitors, whether it’s for daily needs or special events. • You will work with the team and take on general organizational tasks (event preparation, administartion...)
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will live in either a shared apartment or a residential home with other young adults who are new to Germany. This accommodation is in close proximity to tram, bus, and S-Bahn stations, making downtown Stuttgart accessible within minutes. Additionally, we provide a "Deutschlandticket" for public transportation in all of Germany. You will receive monthly pocket money and food allowance according to ESC guidlines.
Training during the activity
During your volunteering you will attend two trainings organized by the German National Agency (on-arrival and mid-term training). You will become part of an experienced team and a supervisor will be available to answer your questions at any time. You will have the opportunity to meet other volunteers. Your hosting organisation will also provide additional German classes depending on your level.
Participant profile
You are our perfect volunteer if you enjoy working with people, bringing different generations together, supporting them in their daily lives; have a driver’s license and have a basic understanding of German (A1 required). If this sounds interesting to you, please apply on the portal and we will get in touch with you shortly! :)
Activity dates
A total of 50 week(s) during the period 02/06/2025 to 01/06/2026
Activity location
Olgastraße 61-63, Stuttgart, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000346554