Volunteering while Living in Germany [Ehrenamt Explained]

Volunteering in Germany in your free time is a big deal. In this video, you will learn about different areas in which you can get involved and how to get started best.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - Areas of volunteering
05:36 - How to get involved?
09:23 - Real-life examples of volunteering in Germany
13:15 - The impact on German society

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[richardbourke]

I'm very glad you did this video. As you mentioned in previous videos, volunteering is a fantastic way to meet and make friends in a way that gets beyond the "just small-talk" barrier. But it's also (this sounds very naive but it's my experience over decades) a powerful signal of your character that most Germans take very seriously. Outside the big cities, pretty well everyone volunteers in some way or other. Much more than speaking German well, this is the "I am here and I want you to meet me at eye-level as I'mintegrating and I don't need to have a political discussion discussion about it" approach.

[deepthiiks]

Your videos are really helpful! Thanks both for continuously choosing topics that are not easy to find in the Internet. Keep doing the good work. Kudos and Thank you again! 😊

[nishacardoz]

Wonderful video. Im sure its going to help many many people. Thanku so much for covering this topic. God bless

[kreight_]

I joined the THW just this month! Looking forward to the Grundausbildung, it’s a full year where I’m at and I’m going to learn a ton of handy skills, which is a nice break from my office job. It’s also great that it’s a Bundesanstalt so when I move I can just request a transfer to the local Ortsverband

[alexo]

your video is very helpful as always. Well done 👍👍👍

[dinahassan]

Such an important topic, thanks girls

[brianharris]

I'll be moving to the Stuttgart area next year and the volunteer for the disabled is something I'd like to get involved in since I'm already a caretaker for my dad who has Parkinsons

[dafreakingusername]

Awesome video! I am considering joining something where I can improve my German and get to know people.
I might also get the citizenship sooner

[joannunemaker]

All good ideas. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[mandarsawant]

Thank you for this informational video. I am looking for applying my german citizenship by following a 3 year rule and one of the requirements is outstanding achievement in professional work. Can you make an information video on that topic to cover those requirements/qualifying criteria?

[lografo]

As immigrants, getting involved with NGOs is a great choice. I've volunteered with Special Olympics Deutschland (people with disabilities) and with KRAKEN (cleaning up the river). But I also received support from Caritas ❤

[AhmetMurati]

Currently, I am enrolled at B2 Berufkurs

[sarandasadiku]

Can you make a video explaining how to find the best deals for urlaub?
P.s i love your content 🤗

[poojathestardust]

Thanks, we want the other type as well for the foreigners

[rustix]

Let's approach elephant in the room:

How do I volunteer to ?

[ifetayoagboola]

Hi, great channel you guys have! I wanted to know how to track volunteer time in Germany and get recognition for it. We have a community at work that regularly hosts volunteer events, and I've organized and participated in many of these activities. How can we track our volunteer hours, get recognized for our contributions, and integrate this into our community activities here in Germany?

Thank you.

[gamalabdo]

Hello, I would like to work in volunteer work. Can I know the professions required to apply?

[freddyjafar]

Is it okay if i volunteer but not always but just once in a while?

[lomari]

hello friends, i heard that there is service we can use to notify all departments about our change of address? is this true? what is the name of that service and how does it works?, thanks in advance for help,

[ariantan]

After voluntering, foreign workers go home in their country? Is there a possible to apply after voluntering?