Neighbourhood developement and Community building (BENN - Berlin Entwickelt Neue Nachbarschaften)
Gemeinwesenverein Heerstraße Nord e.V.
Berlin, Germany
Description
Urban neighbourhoods face the challenges of fastly ongoing multiple-scale- migration both european and intercontinental causing rapid fluctuation. Our activity is aiming to connect the inhabitants of the refugees residency with its neighborhood, dissolving the prejudices that belongs to both citizens and refugees towards each ohers. Its relation with ESC principles resides into the research of links between different sides of our social fabric. The BENN- Programme is developing activities and approaches based on qualitative insights into peoples daily life needs, scales and preferences, thus formulating local answers to global challenges which include all involved people, perspectives and institutions in a participatory process.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
For volunteers who will participate in the project for up to one year, we organize accommodation where each will have a single room. This can be either in a free room in a neighboring shared apartment or in private accommodation with families. Each volunteer receives both food and pocket money. They will also get a monthly ticket for the AB area in Berlin.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will join Eu seminars, learn their rights and responsibilities while sharing experiences with peers. Initially, we focus on community integration, enrolling them in a basic German language school for two months. We then strongly encourage participation in European Solidarity Corps' German language courses. Volunteers actively engage in events, workshops, and citizen initiatives, gaining insights into our operations. Emphasizing skill development, we encourage each volunteer to explore new abilities and realize one of their personal idea im BENN.
Participant profile
We welcome individuals of any gender, educational background, or nationality. We are seeking motivated, open-minded, and empathetic young people to join our team. While proficiency in German or English is advantageous, it is not mandatory. A motivation letter specifically addressing our project is required. Additional points in favor include prior experience working with older adults or children and organizing events. Musical proficiency is a bonus, but the foremost criterion is motivation. Share with us why you aspire to be part of our project, what unique qualities you bring with you?
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Südekumzeile 56, Berlin, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/12/2025 20:20