A heart for books? A task that moves!

The GRC Book Market needs you - become part of something special!

Do you remember the feeling when you opened a new book as a child? The smell of the pages, the excitement of the first lines? We want to pass on this magic - and we are looking for you.

A success story continues

For many years, the book market of the DRK Kreisverband Bremen e.V. in the Caroline-Kettler-Haus in Hastedt was more than just a place where books changed hands. It was a home for stories, a meeting place for bookworms of all ages, a place for encounters and cultural exchange. Donated books found new readers here, a lively, sustainable cycle was created - and all for a good cause. Every novel sold, every children's book supported social projects such as the Red Cross Youth and other aid initiatives.

Now a new chapter begins - and you can help write the first page!

The new beginning: Überseestadt, 1st quarter 2026

In spring 2026, the GRC Book Market will open its doors at its new location in Überseestadt, at Löwenhof. A modern quarter, vibrant creativity, people with ideas - and right in the middle: our book market. A place that combines tradition and future.

But a place like this needs more than shelves and books. It needs a soul. It needs you.

Who we are looking for: You!

Do you love books? Do you believe that reading connects, educates and moves? You don't just want to be part of it, you want to shape it? Then you've come to the right place!

We are looking for a volunteer manager - someone with heart, passion and organizational talent who will not only get the book market up and running, but bring it to life.

What you can expect:

What you should bring with you:

✨ A heart for books - the most important requirement!
✨ Organizational talent - you keep an overview and lend a hand
✨ Empathy and openness - you treat people with warmth
✨ A desire for responsibility - you want to make a difference
✨ Team spirit - together we are stronger
✨ Identification with the principles of the German Red Cross - humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntarism, unity and universality

Previous experience in library or bookshop work? Nice, but not necessary! Your enthusiasm counts more than any CV.

What we offer you:

💙 A job that really makes a difference - every book sold helps
💙 Accident and liability insurance - you are covered
💙 Space for your ideas - get involved, help shape them!
💙 An appreciative environment - you become part of a large community
💙 The priceless feeling of really making a difference

The most important reward: what stays in your heart

No salary in the world can outweigh the smile of a child holding their first book in their hands. No payment can replace the feeling when you know: I have made a difference. I have created something. I am part of something bigger.

That's what you get back. A little more every day.

Ready for your next chapter?

If your heart is beating a little faster now, if you feel like becoming part of this story - then get in touch with us!

We'll write the next pages together.

if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please contact our volunteer coordinator Jörg Werner. Contact: 0421-3403 328 / 01578 4414586 or joerg.werner@drk-bremen.de

Will be arranged!

The German Red Cross Bremen District Association currently employs over 1,400 staff and around 800 volunteers in a wide variety of areas. In the spirit of humanity, we are committed to the life, health, well-being, protection, peaceful coexistence and dignity of all people.