Volunteer Database
Have you always wanted to make a positive contribution to society? Or are you looking for an opportunity to get involved or a partner to work with? Our volunteer database provides information on non-profit organisations and volunteer needs in your region.
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Established in 2007, the Volunteer Agency helps place volunteers in organisations, offers a range of volunteer management advice and ways to recognise and reward your civic engagement. More information is available at: https://www.bonn.de/microsite/freiwilligenagentur/
The Cologne Volunteer Agency organises numerous opportunities for people to get involved, whether for a short time or on a regular basis. Its vision is a civil society characterised by people who actively shape and enrich the public life of their city. More information can be found here: https://www.koeln-freiwillig.de/service/freiwillige/
Action Human (Aktion Mensch) is committed to a self-determined life for people with disabilities and equal opportunities for children and young people. Together with partners, they offer a wide range of activities on the topic of inclusion. You can find more information here: https://www.aktion-mensch.de/was-du-tun-kannst/ehrenamt/engagement-plattform
For more than 125 years, Caritas Germany has been committed to tackling social and societal challenges and offers a wide range of activities throughout Germany. Click here for more information: https://www.caritas.de/spendeundengagement/engagieren/ehrenamt/ehrenamt
The digital ‘engagement platform with a heart’ was founded in Berlin in 2015 and deals with the mediation of numerous engagement offers from non-profit organisations. You can find more information here: https://vostel.de
This is a cooperation project between the City of Bonn, the ADFC Bonn/Rhein-Sieg, the Bonn Police and the Bonn Centre for Teacher Training at the University of Bonn. The aim of the project is to visit schools in Bonn to teach pupils how to cycle responsibly and safely: https://www.bonn.de/themen-entdecken/verkehr-mobilitaet/Radparcours-Bonn.php
The local non-profit organisation offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities. From tutoring to accompanying people on visits to the authorities, there is something for everyone: https://www.bv-pg.de/integration-sprache/ehrenamtliches-engagement/
Life at the University of Bonn is also supported and enriched by various student initiatives and associations. A comprehensive list of student groups recognised by the AStA can be found here.: https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/universitaet/organisation/studentische-einrichtungen/anerkannte-studentische-gruppen/anerkannte-studentische-gruppen
Global engagement for students and professionals:
Engagement Global offers you the opportunity to spend several months working on a project in Asia, Africa or Latin America with the ASA programme or the Concrete Peace Service. Find out more here: https://www.engagement-global.de/studierende-und-berufstaetige.html
Association Students educate pupils:
The organisation supports pupils from low-income families from all types of schools, and students can get involved as tutors. Find out more here: https://studenten-bilden-schueler.de/standorte/bonn
Learning-Fair e.V.:
‘Together for more education - equal opportunities for all’ is the slogan of Lern-Fair e.V., which offers free learning support for disadvantaged pupils in Germany. You can find more information here: https://www.lern-fair.de/
Digital Compass, Learning Tandem:
The digital learning tandem covers topics such as digital media in old age with sensory and mobility impairments or the technical basics and methodological-didactic building blocks for promoting digital participation. It is possible to do voluntary work independently of attending a seminar or completing a module. Further information can be found here: https://www.digital-kompass.de/lerntandems/fuer-hochschulen
German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND):
Protecting nature and the environment is BUND's top priority. There are several opportunities to volunteer with Friends Of Earth Germany. You can find more information here: https://bonn.bund.net/
Nature Conservation Association Germany e.V. (Nabu):
If you have ever wanted to get involved in nature conservation, this nationwide organisation with almost 2000 groups across Germany is a good place to start. More information can be found here: https://www.nabu.de/spenden-und-mitmachen/mitmachen/
Greenpeace Bonn:
Whether you want to get involved in environmental education at information stands or in school classes, participate in campaigns or help with public relations, you will find all the opportunities to get involved at Green Peace Bonn. More information can be found here: https://www.greenpeace-bonn.de/mitmachen/
Telephone counselling Rhine/Sieg:
Being there for people and listening to their problems is the mission of the local contact centre for people in stress and crisis situations. Click here for more information: https://ts-bonn-rhein-sieg.de/mitarbeiten/
Bonn Food Bank / Bonner Tafel e.V.:
The local organisation distributes food donations to needy people in the area. There are many opportunities to get involved in the distribution and sorting of donated food. Click here for more information: https://www.bonner-tafel.de/ihre-unterstuetzung-fuer-uns.html