27. Berlin Development Education Program (benbi)
KATE - Kontaktstelle für Umwelt und Entwicklung e.V.
- Families
- Kids & Teenagers
- Climate & Nature Protection
- Development Cooperation
- Education & Language Support
- Equal Opportunities
About the volunteering opportunity
It's finally time again! We are once again looking for volunteers for the 27th Berlin Development Education Program (benbi) from 9 to 13 November 2026 at the FEZ Berlin. This year, everything revolves around the topic of participation and inclusion under the motto #globalgerechtgestalten.
Together with the FEZ, KATE is also coordinating a weekend of hands-on activities entitled "SpielWELTEN" Gemeinsam bunt & stark" from November 15 to 16. We are also looking for volunteers for this period.
What is the benbi?
The benbi takes place annually in the fall and is aimed at schoolchildren and teachers from Berlin. At its heart are 90-minute workshops on the annual theme, which are designed and run by NGOs and independent educational speakers for three age groups (3rd-6th, 7th-10th, 11th-13th grade). in 2026, benbi will take place from November 9-13 at the FEZ Berlin on the topic of participation and inclusion. KATE is coordinating the action week together with global learning associations and initiatives.
The benbi weekend is a cooperative event between KATE e.V. and the FEZ-Berlin and is based on the family weekends that regularly take place at the FEZ. Framed by a stage program, the children and their accompanying persons have the opportunity to visit various activities and immerse themselves in the topic of "Living together in a diverse world".
Further information: https: //www.kate-berlin.de/bildung/schulen/benbi-berliner-entwicklungspolitisches-bildungsprogramm/
Together with the FEZ, KATE is also coordinating a weekend of hands-on activities entitled "SpielWELTEN" Gemeinsam bunt & stark" from November 15 to 16. We are also looking for volunteers for this period.
What is the benbi?
The benbi takes place annually in the fall and is aimed at schoolchildren and teachers from Berlin. At its heart are 90-minute workshops on the annual theme, which are designed and run by NGOs and independent educational speakers for three age groups (3rd-6th, 7th-10th, 11th-13th grade). in 2026, benbi will take place from November 9-13 at the FEZ Berlin on the topic of participation and inclusion. KATE is coordinating the action week together with global learning associations and initiatives.
The benbi weekend is a cooperative event between KATE e.V. and the FEZ-Berlin and is based on the family weekends that regularly take place at the FEZ. Framed by a stage program, the children and their accompanying persons have the opportunity to visit various activities and immerse themselves in the topic of "Living together in a diverse world".
Further information: https: //www.kate-berlin.de/bildung/schulen/benbi-berliner-entwicklungspolitisches-bildungsprogramm/
Your Tasks
We are looking for volunteers to support us from Friday, November 7 to Sunday, November 16, 2025 or on individual days to set up, dismantle and run the benbi and benbi weekend. The following activities are available, for example:
- Support with set-up and dismantling
- Guiding and coordinating school classes
- Supervision of the NGO speakers
- Supporting speakers during the weekend events
- Hall and break supervision
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, basic German skills are required.
Time required
Once
On weekdays, on weekends, during the day
Friday 06.11., 15:00-18:00
Monday 09.11.-Friday 13.11. 9:00-14:30
Saturday 14.11.- Sunday 15.11. 11:30-18:00
Monday 09.11.-Friday 13.11. 9:00-14:30
Saturday 14.11.- Sunday 15.11. 11:30-18:00
Important notice
As we work with children, it is necessary that the volunteers familiarize themselves with our child protection guidelines and consider the educational principles of KATE e. V.. We will share all this information at a preparatory meeting (online).
Location
KATE - Kontaktstelle für Umwelt und Entwicklung e.V.
The Kontaktstelle für Umwelt und Entwicklung (KATE) e.V. was founded in 1988 in the GDR and is a non-profit association that has set itself the goal of responsibly helping to shape a sustainable world by means of environmental and development education work. We offer a variety of programs for different age groups, including the Berlin Development Education Program (benbi).