{"id":4084,"date":"2020-06-18T17:05:24","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T15:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/?p=4084"},"modified":"2024-08-02T15:43:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T13:43:14","slug":"how-do-i-volunteer-with-an-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/how-do-i-volunteer-with-an-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering with an impact &#8211; how you can make a real difference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Since the start of <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vostel.de<\/a> in 2015 we have been working on the goal that every volunteer finds a suitable volunteering opportunity. Through this we have been able to gain a lot of experience about the how tos und impact of volunteering over the past years, which we have summarized in our <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/little-volunteering-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volunteer guide<\/a> for you. One of the issues we deal with in this blog post is the question:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized advgb-dyn-b6a91e7c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/heart_v-red-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4064\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/heart_v-red-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/heart_v-red-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/heart_v-red-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/heart_v-red-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/heart_v-red-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/heart_v-red-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/heart_v-red-88x88.png 88w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/heart_v-red-816x816.png 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 79px) 100vw, 79px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color advgb-dyn-6268ff17\" id=\"h-how-do-i-volunteer-with-an-impact\"><strong>How do I volunteer with an impact?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you volunteer you do not always see the immediate impact. However, you can be assured: Your support is needed and its impact often goes far beyond mere task fulfillment. In order for the time and effort you invest as a volunteer to be fully effective, there are some basic things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color advgb-dyn-92f5d9e7\" id=\"h-1-be-reliable\">1. <strong><strong>Be reliable<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large advgb-dyn-86ed2e05\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/180315-Volunteering-Day-Kletterhalle-52-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/180315-Volunteering-Day-Kletterhalle-52-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/180315-Volunteering-Day-Kletterhalle-52-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/180315-Volunteering-Day-Kletterhalle-52-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/180315-Volunteering-Day-Kletterhalle-52-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/180315-Volunteering-Day-Kletterhalle-52-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/180315-Volunteering-Day-Kletterhalle-52-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 vostel.de |&nbsp;<\/em>Climbing excursion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you work for free, it is important that you stick to commitments. Volunteering requires a lot of self-motivation. This might have reduced over night compared to the evening before when you signed up for a project. Please be aware that the organisation of your choice is counting on you. And it may have especially prepared something for you. If you cancel your assignment on short notice, they have wasted their time. And of course your helping hands are missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color advgb-dyn-152093a2\" id=\"h-2-think-about-whether-you-want-to-help-in-the-long-term\">2. <strong><strong>Think about whether you want to help in the long term<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large advgb-dyn-35ebbc65\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Parkday-140-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Parkday-140-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Parkday-140-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Parkday-140-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Parkday-140-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Parkday-140-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Parkday-140-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 vostel.de |&nbsp;<\/em>Goodbye after a Parkday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, short-term commitment is just as valuable as long-term. Above all, it\u2019s super practical to get a feel for whether the commitment and\/or the organisation suits you. Because after all, this is the best basis for long-term commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But apart from the fact that you will enjoy your volunteering more when knowing the local procedures and your colleagues, the impact of your volunteering work is greater if you help in the long term. It is a great asset for the organisation if they know and trust you. And if they do not need to explain each task to you again. In addition, it makes a big difference whether you just \u201cstop by\u201d or if they can count on you in the long run. Especially when working with people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Therefore<\/strong>: If you really want to make a difference, try to support as regularly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color advgb-dyn-80e42280\" id=\"h-3-relax-and-do-not-get-discouraged\">3. <strong>Relax and do not get discouraged<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large advgb-dyn-d596a92f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UAD_5_6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UAD_5_6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UAD_5_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UAD_5_6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UAD_5_6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UAD_5_6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UAD_5_6-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 vostel.de |&nbsp;<\/em>Decoration of a square on an Urban Action Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes expectations that volunteers have with regard to themselves or concerning a project are not fulfilled. Maybe your tasks are different than expected or you feel like you cannot work efficiently enough. There are several reasons for this, and as a long-term volunteer you can certainly change much of it, also see point 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, especially in the beginning, we advise you to relax, to accept unexpected situations and to support where your help is needed. This also means that you should not be disappointed if those you work with do not always \u201cthank you\u201d at the end of each day or mission. Nevertheless, that doesn\u2019t mean that they do not appreciate your work! Sometimes this gesture is simply forgotten in the number of tasks they have to think of and the many other things they need to take care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color advgb-dyn-b2bfe171\" id=\"h-4-be-brave-and-try-to-change-things\">4. <strong><strong>Be brave and try to change things<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large advgb-dyn-6eddecbe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Urban-Action-Day_29-of-Mai-2017-48-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Urban-Action-Day_29-of-Mai-2017-48-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Urban-Action-Day_29-of-Mai-2017-48-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Urban-Action-Day_29-of-Mai-2017-48-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Urban-Action-Day_29-of-Mai-2017-48-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Urban-Action-Day_29-of-Mai-2017-48-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Urban-Action-Day_29-of-Mai-2017-48-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 vostel.de |&nbsp;<\/em>Teamwork on an Urban Action Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It can happen that as a volunteer you feel that your assignment (or an aspect of your work) is not the best way to support. This is often the case when working on tasks repeatedly without actually solving the problem. This can be frustrating and may prevent you from accepting long-term volunteering projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But: Maybe you have an idea for how to solve a problem sustainably instead of just scratching its surface? Just share this idea with your team! Or how about starting a social project yourself to change the issue you\u2019ve noticed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more tips and information about volunteering in our <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/little-volunteering-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volunteer guide<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color advgb-dyn-39cc58dd\" id=\"h-you-feel-like-getting-involved\">You feel like getting involved?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Then take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vostel.de<\/a> and discover numerous opportunities to get involved and see what impact you can make with your volunteering!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter advgb-dyn-c7332dbf\"><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\/organisations\/441_SPEAK\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit vostel.de<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots advgb-dyn-4cf5c227\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile advgb-dyn-0d349785\" 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 Team<\/a> wishes you a volunteering experience with impact!<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/about_vostel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02687-1-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5823 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02687-1-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02687-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02687-1-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02687-1-1536x872.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC02687-1-2048x1163.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized advgb-dyn-16e4707a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NPO2_SEITE_ICONS_bekanntmachung-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2362\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" 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: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since the start of vostel.de in 2015 we have been working on the goal that every volunteer finds a suitable volunteering opportunity. 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