{"id":4362,"date":"2020-07-14T09:37:24","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T07:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/?p=4362"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:49:15","slug":"tips-volunteering-disabled-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/tips-volunteering-disabled-people\/","title":{"rendered":"4 tips for volunteering with disabled people"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>What do <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frida_Kahlo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frida Kahlo<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stevie_Wonder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stevie Wonder<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stephen_Hawking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stephen Hawking<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michael_J._Fox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael J. Fox<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alex_Zanardi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alex Zanardi<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Raul_Krauthausen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raul Krauthausen<\/a> have in common? <em>\u2013<\/em><\/em> <em>Right, they are impressive people who besides live or have lived with a physical, mental and\/or psychological disability. What these examples are intended to show is that all too often, we perceive the impairment as the most strinking attribute<\/em> <em>when we meet people with disabilities and lose sight of the impressive person. What limits disabled people, however, are usually not their physical, mental and\/or psychological attribute<\/em>s <em><em>\u2013<\/em><\/em> <em>they have often already become quite accustomed to these. But above all the barriers in everyday life that hinder them and thus limit them in the first place. In addition, there is often a certain stigmatisation by other people. In order to be well prepared for your volunteering with disabled people, we have put together 4 tips for you here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/woman-on-black-folding-wheelchair-2026764-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4321\" style=\"width:840px;height:560px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/woman-on-black-folding-wheelchair-2026764-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/woman-on-black-folding-wheelchair-2026764-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/woman-on-black-folding-wheelchair-2026764-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/woman-on-black-folding-wheelchair-2026764-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/woman-on-black-folding-wheelchair-2026764-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/woman-on-black-folding-wheelchair-2026764-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: <a label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/de-de\/foto\/frau-auf-schwarzem-faltrollstuhl-2026764\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-1-reflect-on-your-own-attitude\">1. Reflect on your own attitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As described above, we still too often lose sight of the countless other attributes as soon as we meet disabled people. Therefore, make yourself clear before your volunteering that you want to be involved with versatile people and not just with one attribute. People with disabilities do not want special treatment from you, but acceptance. They don&#8217;t need your pity, but are happy for your time and attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find a lot of inspiration to rethink your own attitude on <a href=\"https:\/\/raul.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raul Krauthausen&#8217;s blog<\/a>, where many people with disabilities themselves have their say and current issues around disability in society are addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/two-women-sitting-on-a-couch-chatting-4057864-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/two-women-sitting-on-a-couch-chatting-4057864-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/two-women-sitting-on-a-couch-chatting-4057864-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/two-women-sitting-on-a-couch-chatting-4057864-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/two-women-sitting-on-a-couch-chatting-4057864-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/two-women-sitting-on-a-couch-chatting-4057864-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/two-women-sitting-on-a-couch-chatting-4057864-816x545.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: <a label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/de-de\/foto\/menschen-entspannung-freunde-frauen-4057864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-2-be-sensitive\">2. Be sensitive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering with disabled people requires empathy and a very attentive approach with regard to them and to yourself. People with intellectual and\/or mental disabilities do not always respond in a way you would expect or are used to. In addition, their stories can touch you closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/josh-appel-0nkFvdcM-X4-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/josh-appel-0nkFvdcM-X4-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/josh-appel-0nkFvdcM-X4-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/josh-appel-0nkFvdcM-X4-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/josh-appel-0nkFvdcM-X4-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/josh-appel-0nkFvdcM-X4-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/josh-appel-0nkFvdcM-X4-unsplash-816x612.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-3-be-honest-to-yourself\">3. Be honest to yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicole Katschewitz, former volunteer coordinator of the nursing home <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\/volunteering\/organisations\/18_House-of-Life-e-V\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House of Life<\/a>, gives the following advice to volunteers: \u201cBe honest to yourself and pay attention to how much closeness and distance you can accept. If you need distance, then keep it. If both of you are okay, you can also hug.\u201c As a general rule, the assignment should be fun, and good for you and the people you work with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case a situation overwhelms you emotionally or physically, please contact the responsible employee immediately for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nathan-anderson-FHiJWoBodrs-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nathan-anderson-FHiJWoBodrs-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nathan-anderson-FHiJWoBodrs-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nathan-anderson-FHiJWoBodrs-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nathan-anderson-FHiJWoBodrs-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nathan-anderson-FHiJWoBodrs-unsplash-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nathan-anderson-FHiJWoBodrs-unsplash-816x545.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/FHiJWoBodrs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-4-get-a-police-clearance-certificate-for-long-term-volunteering-with-disabled-people\">4. Get a police clearance certificate for long-term volunteering with disabled people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no formal requirements for short-term volunteering. For volunteering on a long-term basis for people with disabilities, you need to apply for a criminal record certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-criminal-record-certificate\">WHAT IS A CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A criminal record certificate (&#8220;F\u00fchrungszeugnis&#8221;) is an extract from the Federal Central Criminal Register. It proves that you do not have a history of criminal offences. For the work with children and teenagers you need a so-called enhanced criminal record certificate (&#8220;erweitertes F\u00fchrungszeugnis&#8221;). Before you can apply for this document, the social organisation you &nbsp;want to volunteer for will need to provide you with a letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-request-an-enhanced-criminal-record-certificate-if-i-m-registered-in-germany\">HOW DO I REQUEST AN ENHANCED CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE IF I&#8217;M REGISTERED IN GERMANY?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesjustizamt.de\/DE\/Themen\/ZentraleRegister\/Fuehrungszeugnis\/Fuehrungszeugnis_node.html\">You will find all the information required to request your criminal record here<\/a>&nbsp;(in German). Whether you need a criminal record certificate for your volunteering activity will be communicated by the organisation you wish to work for. They will also support you with the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-request-an-enhanced-criminal-record-certificate-if-i-m-not-registered-in-germany-other-eu-country\">HOW DO I REQUEST AN ENHANCED CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE IF I&#8217;M NOT REGISTERED IN GERMANY (OTHER EU COUNTRY)?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not registered in Germany, it&#8217;s a little more complicated. The German Federal Office of Justice has signed agreements with some European countries which make it possible to request a criminal record check in your country of origin. In this case, you will obtain a European criminal record certificate (&#8220;Europ\u00e4isches F\u00fchrungszeugnis&#8221;). For further information, please contact the Federal Office of Justice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bundesamt f\u00fcr Justiz<\/strong><br>\u2013 Bundeszentralregister \u2013<br>Adenauerallee 99 &#8211; 103<br>53113 Bonn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><br>Monday-Thursday: 07:30-16:00<br>Friday 07:30-14:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Telephone number<\/strong><br>+49 228 99 410-40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-you-want-to-get-involved-for-people-with-disabilities\">You want to get involved for people with disabilities?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Then have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vostel.de<\/a> and discover numerous volunteering opportunities with disabled people!<\/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]=disabled_people\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Projects with disabled people<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>More tips and information on volunteering you will find in our\u00a0<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/blog\/en\/2020\/06\/02\/little-volunteering-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volunteer guide<\/a>\u00a0or through our social media channels (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vostelvolunteering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vostelvolunteering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@vostelvolunteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok<\/a>). Here we will keep you up to date on everything important in the world of volunteering! So feel free to drop in there as well! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Your team from <a href=\"https:\/\/vostel.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vostel.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><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:101px;height:101px\" 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>What do Frida Kahlo, Stevie Wonder, Stephen Hawking, Michael J. 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