{"id":12769,"date":"2025-10-31T12:47:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T11:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/?p=12769"},"modified":"2025-10-31T13:22:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:22:45","slug":"christmas-volunteering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/christmas-volunteering\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering for Christmas \ud83c\udf84\u2665\ufe0f 6 ideas for good deeds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As early as the 19th century, the Christmas season was considered the highlight of charity. Many people made donations, supported those in need and helped out in soup kitchens. This tradition has continued and countless people still regularly volunteer at Christmas.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to do something good yourself during the Advent season? In this article, we give you six ideas on how you can set an example of humanity as a private individual or together with colleagues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BLOG-Zwischenbild-Ideas-for-volunteering-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16171\" style=\"width:841px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BLOG-Zwischenbild-Ideas-for-volunteering-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BLOG-Zwischenbild-Ideas-for-volunteering-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BLOG-Zwischenbild-Ideas-for-volunteering-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BLOG-Zwischenbild-Ideas-for-volunteering.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size advgb-dyn-20722ef2\">\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size advgb-dyn-f936e85e\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#letters\">Paint &amp; craft for lonely People in Care Facilities<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#homeless-aid\">Give Warmth in the Homeless &amp; Cold Aid<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#events\"><strong>Volunteer at Christmas Events<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#together\">Support Projects for more Togetherness &amp; Cohesion<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sachspenden\"><strong>Donate Money or Items for People in Need<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#team-event\">Volunteer with Colleagues at Social Team Events<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"letters\"><strong>1. Paint &amp; craft for lonely People in Care Facilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pinselpost-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14638\" style=\"width:841px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pinselpost-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pinselpost-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pinselpost-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pinselpost.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Loneliness affects seniors in care facilities particularly hard, especially during the dark winter months when movement and social interaction are more restricted. With a homemade card, a painting or a short letter, you can do something against it and simply bring a smile to someone&#8217;s face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can do this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take part in <strong>letter campaigns<\/strong> such as the &#8220;Pinselpost&#8221; from VdK Berlin-Brandenburg or the &#8220;Weihnachtspost&#8221; from Care &amp; Travel. (more information via the button) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize your own <strong>craft project <\/strong>with <strong>friends<\/strong> or <strong>colleagues<\/strong> and bring the cards to a <strong>facility near you<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering\/projects?text_search=pflege%20post&amp;target_group[0]=seniors\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Write letters now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"homeless-aid\">2. Give Warmth in the Homeless &amp; Cold Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/de\/volunteering\/projects?target_group[0]=homeless_people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kaeltehilfe-1024x341.png\" alt=\"People stand in front of the food counter of a cold aid organization\" class=\"wp-image-12740\" style=\"width:841px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kaeltehilfe-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kaeltehilfe-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kaeltehilfe-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kaeltehilfe.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berliner-obdachlosenhilfe.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Across Germany, thousands of volunteers are active in cold aid during the cold season. From October to March, they support homeless people with hot meals, clothing, drinks and a sympathetic ear. Organizations such as Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe, Caritas and the Bahnhofsmission do valuable work and welcome every helping hand.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can do this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help <strong>sort <\/strong>clothes and donations in a <strong>clothing store<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help <strong>serve food <\/strong>or accompany a <strong>mobile aid tour<\/strong> through your city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take on a <strong>night shift <\/strong>or assist with the <strong>reception <\/strong>and <strong>accommodation <\/strong>of guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to find out more, you can find lots of practical tips in our blog posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To the article: <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/cold-aid-commitment-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer &amp; donate for cold aid 2025\/26<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zum Beitrag: <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/cold-aid-homless-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cold Aid 2025\/26: Hotlines &amp; Cold Buses in Your City<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also many opportunities for you to get involved in helping the homeless outside of cold weather aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering\/projects?target_group[0]=homeless_people\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all homeless aid projects<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"events\">3. Volunteer at Christmas Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/de\/volunteering\/projects?topic[0]=christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/weihnachtsmarkt-nuernberg.png\" alt=\"UNICEF stand at the Nuremberg Christmas market\" class=\"wp-image-12744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/weihnachtsmarkt-nuernberg.png 1200w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/weihnachtsmarkt-nuernberg-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/weihnachtsmarkt-nuernberg-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/weihnachtsmarkt-nuernberg-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.de\/mitmachen\/ehrenamtlich-aktiv\/-\/arbeitsgruppe-nuernberg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNICEF Nuremberg<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>What would Christmas and the festive season be without all the cozy events? Christmas markets, craft activities and small celebrations bring people together and often offer the opportunity to volunteer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because many organizations are looking for volunteers during the Advent season to help with the set-up, sales or activities for children. By volunteering, you can be part of the festive atmosphere and do something good at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can do this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support <strong>stands of organizations<\/strong> at a <strong>Christmas market<\/strong>, for example by serving food or collecting donations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support a <strong>Christmas event for children or senior citizens<\/strong>, for example by crafting, singing or distributing presents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize a <strong>free Christmas dinner<\/strong> together with others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering\/projects?topic[0]=christmas\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">To the Christmas events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"miteinander\">4. Support Projects for more Togetherness &amp; Cohesion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/de\/volunteering\/projects?text_search=Miteinander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/projekte-mehr-miteinander.png\" alt=\"People from different backgrounds sit together in front of an office building\" class=\"wp-image-12747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/projekte-mehr-miteinander.png 1200w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/projekte-mehr-miteinander-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/projekte-mehr-miteinander-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/projekte-mehr-miteinander-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.start-with-a-friend.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start with a Friend<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Cohesion and tolerance are always important components of a functioning society. But especially at Christmas time, community and charity have a special significance.  You can take this as an opportunity to volunteer for a project that promotes better coexistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can do this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get involved in <strong>intercultural encounter projects<\/strong>, for example cooking evenings or language caf\u00e9s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support <strong>neighborhood initiatives<\/strong> or spend time with senior citizens in care facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become a <strong>sponsor <\/strong>or <strong>mentor<\/strong> for children, young people or newcomers and support them with their homework, everyday tasks or language learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help with <strong>leisure and educational activities<\/strong> that bring people together and strengthen social participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\">vostel.de<\/a> you can find many more projects that promote <strong>social cohesion<\/strong> in your city or digitally from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering\/projects?text_search=Miteinander\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Projects for more togetherness<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"donate\">5. Donate Money or Items for People in Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/meaningful-in-kind-donation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sachspenden-1024x341.png\" alt=\"A clothes rail with various items of clothing on it\" class=\"wp-image-12755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sachspenden-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sachspenden-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sachspenden-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sachspenden.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There is not always time to volunteer yourself. Nevertheless, you can make a big difference by supporting organizations with donations. The need for warm clothing, durable food and financial resources to help people in difficult situations increases, especially during the Christmas season.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether a monetary donation, winter clothing in good condition or hygiene articles &#8211; any support helps to maintain social services and give people a little warmth and optimism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-so-you-can-donate-things\"><strong>So you can donate things<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take warm <strong>clothes<\/strong>, <strong>toiletries <\/strong>or <strong>toys <\/strong>to local <strong>collection points <\/strong>or <strong>clothing banks <\/strong>in your area. The best way to find these is to search online. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>Gabenz\u00e4une (gift fences)<\/strong> in your city. You can find places near you on <a href=\"http:\/\/gabenzaun.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gabenzaun.de.<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <strong>donations in kind tool<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>vostel.de<\/strong><\/a> and support organizations with exactly what they need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more information about donations in kind and drop-off locations in our corresponding blog post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/meaningful-in-kind-donation\/\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a donation opportunity now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-is-how-you-can-donate-money\"><strong>This is how you can donate money<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search on the donation platform <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterplace.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">betterplace.org<\/a><\/strong> for <strong>projects <\/strong>or <strong>initiatives<\/strong> that you would like to support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gift <\/strong>a <strong>donation <\/strong>or <strong>sponsorship <\/strong>to friends or family this Christmas, for example via <a href=\"https:\/\/unverpackt.oxfam.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Oxfam Unpacked<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collect donations <\/strong>together with colleagues in the <strong>office <\/strong>or at your <strong>Christmas party <\/strong>and support an organization of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether small or large amounts, individual donations or regular support: every bit of help counts and makes a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/betterplace.org\/en\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donate via betterplace<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"team-event\">6. <strong>Volunteer with Colleagues at social Team Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/de\/corporate_volunteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Team-Event-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Team-Event-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Team-Event-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Team-Event-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Team-Event.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture: Tina Eichinger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Many companies use the Christmas season to volunteer in social causes together. At social team events, you support charitable organizations as a team &#8211; directly on site or digitally &#8211; and experience meaningful cooperation at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So you can become active:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support a local organization on a <strong>Social Day<\/strong> &#8211; e.g. by sorting donations, doing gardening or renovation work or helping the homeless.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get <strong>creative together as a team<\/strong> and use your results directly for social projects &#8211; for example by making gift packages for people in need or creating Christmas cards for senior citizens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your expertise to provide targeted support to non-profit organizations in <strong>pro bono projects<\/strong> &#8211; for example on design or communication topics, IT issues or strategic challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The vostel.de team will be happy to support you in the planning and execution of your team events &#8211; from finding ideas to organising and implementing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter advgb-dyn-90cb01cf\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/corporate_volunteering\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More about corporate volunteering with vostel.de<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-volunteering-for-christmas-in-your-city\"><strong>Volunteering for Christmas in your city<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local engagement is particularly effective when you get involved locally in your city. You can immediately see the impact of your commitment, meet people from your area, strengthen the community and bring about tangible change locally. Find your Christmas commitment now on <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\">vostel.de<\/a> &#8211; in your city or from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-aachen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aachen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-berlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berlin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-bonn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bonn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-braunschweig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Braunschweig<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-bremen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bremen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-cologne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cologne<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-darmstadt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darmstadt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-dortmund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dortmund<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-dresden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dresden<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-duisburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duisburg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-duesseldorf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dusseldorf<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-erfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erfurt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-essen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-frankfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frankfurt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-hamburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hamburg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-hannover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hannover<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-ingolstadt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ingolstadt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-kassel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kassel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-leipzig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leipzig<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-mannheim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mannheim<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-munich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Munich<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-nuremberg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nuremberg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-potsdam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Potsdam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-stuttgart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stuttgart<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-wiesbaden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wiesbaden<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering-wolfsburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wolfsburg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering\/projects?only_location_independent=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/de\/volunteering\/projects\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More places on vostel.de<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-about-volunteering-at-christmas\">Frequently asked questions about volunteering at Christmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-22292db8-adca-4eab-9871-74d3daeaa9e4 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item advgb-dyn-deec04b2\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#f1f3f6;color:#283d71;border-style:solid;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#283d71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#283d71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong><strong>Do I need to have previous experience in the social sector to volunteer?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:0px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:15px !important\">\n<p>No. Most of the volunteering opportunities on <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vostel.de<\/a> are arranged so that you can participate without any special prior knowledge. The most important things are openness, reliability and a desire to help others. Many organizations will explain everything you need to know on site or in advance.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item advgb-dyn-9d1dbd16\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#f1f3f6;color:#283d71;border-style:solid;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#283d71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#283d71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong>How much time should I invest?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:0px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:15px !important\">\n<p>That depends entirely on you and the project. Some volunteering opportunities only last a few hours, others take place regularly. During the Christmas period in particular, there are many short-term activities where you can help out flexibly, for example on an afternoon or weekend.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#f1f3f6;color:#283d71;border-style:solid;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#283d71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#283d71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong>Can I participate with my family or children?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:0px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:15px !important\">\n<p>Yes, we think it&#8217;s great to introduce even the very young to volunteering. In most organizations, the minimum age for volunteering is 14, but in some it is 18. If you are sure that the volunteering is suitable for a child, you can of course contact the organization directly and simply ask.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#f1f3f6;color:#283d71;border-style:solid;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#283d71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#283d71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong>How can I ensure that my commitment is sustainable?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:0px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:15px !important\">\n<p>Sustainable volunteering means making a long-term impact. This is possible if you choose projects that suit you well and in which you are regularly active. Even small, recurring commitments or donations can make a big difference. And even if you only get involved once, your help can still be of great value to other people.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 63%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/about_vostel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vostel.de<\/a> team wishes you lots of fun with your volunteer work over Christmas &amp; the holidays!<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/de\/ueber_vostel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/240620_Vostel_Teamfotos-14_TinaEichner-1-e1722506105281.jpg\" alt=\"Das vostel.de Team\" class=\"wp-image-13854 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/240620_Vostel_Teamfotos-14_TinaEichner-1-e1722506105281.jpg 945w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/240620_Vostel_Teamfotos-14_TinaEichner-1-e1722506105281-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/240620_Vostel_Teamfotos-14_TinaEichner-1-e1722506105281-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2362\" style=\"width:86px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-88x88.png 88w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-816x816.png 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As early as the 19th century, the Christmas season was considered the highlight of charity. Many people made donations, supported those in need and helped out in soup kitchens. This tradition has continued and countless people still regularly volunteer at Christmas. Would you like to do something good yourself during the Advent season? 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