Commitment for a Sense of Community in Bremen: Join Us as a Volunteer!
Start with a Friend e.V.
- Migrants & Refugees
- Arts, Music & Culture
- Democracy & Human Rights
- Education & Language Support
- Equal Opportunities
- Organisation & Administration
- PR & Communication
- Sports & Leisure Activities
About the volunteering opportunity
What is this project about?
Start with a Friend e.V. (SwaF) has been bringing people together since 2014—people who have recently arrived in Germany (newcomers) and people who have been living here for some time (locals). In one-on-one tandems, they get to know each other, spend time together, and share experiences—voluntarily, personally, and with mutual respect. Whether going for a walk, hanging out in the park, playing sports, or just chatting: Shared activities foster genuine connections—and often even friendships.
Through dialogue and shared engagement, we empower people, strengthen social cohesion, and support democracy.
SwaF is also active in Bremen with a dedicated team. We match people in tandems, support the exchanges, and regularly organize community events.
Through dialogue and shared engagement, we empower people, strengthen social cohesion, and support democracy.
SwaF is also active in Bremen with a dedicated team. We match people in tandems, support the exchanges, and regularly organize community events.
👉 We’re looking for people in Bremen who’d like to get involved with the team.
Learn more and sign up: 👉www.start-with-a-friend.de/ehrenamt
Your Tasks
Do you live in Bremen and want to get involved? Then we’d love to meet you!
Our team in Bremen matches up language partners, plans events (like regular get-togethers), and raises awareness of SwaF in the area.
Our team in Bremen matches up language partners, plans events (like regular get-togethers), and raises awareness of SwaF in the area.
The tasks are very diverse. It’s important to us that everyone can do what they enjoy. We’re looking for people who are eager to bring people together and meet new people.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, basic German skills are required.
What should you bring to the table?
- Motivation and an interest in other people.
- Openness and respect.
- The language requirement is A2-level German, but our team also speaks English.
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
You should be able to dedicate 2–5 hours per week (at flexible times).
Location
Start with a Friend e.V.
Start with a Friend pairs immigrants and locals into tandems based on their interests and needs. Ideally, this leads to a friendship; in any case, it creates a social network that makes it easier for immigrants to get started in Germany. Start with a Friend supports and advises the pairs after they’ve been matched and organizes events to help the pairs connect with one another. It’s also important to us to create structures that allow people with busy professional and family lives to get involved. The schedule is therefore flexible, and training opportunities are available but optional. So far, Start with a Friend is active in 26 cities across Germany.