Helping homeless people survive on the streets / in Schöneberg
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Bezirk Tempelhof-Schöneberg, 10827 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Project-based
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- Homeless People
- Equal Opportunities
- Hands-on Activities
- Organisation & Administration
About the volunteering opportunity
The Homeless Day Center in Tempelhof-Schöneberg is a contact point and meeting place for homeless people and people affected by poverty without fixed social ties. Here you can find peace and quiet, get something warm to eat and drink and receive immediate help in acute emergencies.
Your Tasks
* Accompanying guests to authorities, offices, banks (selectively)
* Organizing our clothing store: sorting and sorting out donations, identifying needs and acquiring new ones in consultation with the social team)
* Organizing and, if necessary, carrying out leisure activities (e.g. organizing free tickets and attending events with guests)
Why at the Wota?
* Social contacts to combat loneliness and isolation (helpers and guests)
* Support with integration
* Personal development and new perspectives
* Social responsibility
* Raising awareness and destigmatizing homeless people
Donations in kind are always needed:
* Sleeping bags and sleeping mats
* Hygiene articles: Shower gel, shampoo, sanitary towels/tampons, hairbrushes, creams, lip balm (chapstick)
* Plasters (high quality suitable for the road), gauze bandages, wound disinfectant
* Socks and underwear
Depending on the season:
* Clothing
* Umbrellas
* Organizing our clothing store: sorting and sorting out donations, identifying needs and acquiring new ones in consultation with the social team)
* Organizing and, if necessary, carrying out leisure activities (e.g. organizing free tickets and attending events with guests)
Why at the Wota?
* Social contacts to combat loneliness and isolation (helpers and guests)
* Support with integration
* Personal development and new perspectives
* Social responsibility
* Raising awareness and destigmatizing homeless people
Donations in kind are always needed:
* Sleeping bags and sleeping mats
* Hygiene articles: Shower gel, shampoo, sanitary towels/tampons, hairbrushes, creams, lip balm (chapstick)
* Plasters (high quality suitable for the road), gauze bandages, wound disinfectant
* Socks and underwear
Depending on the season:
* Clothing
* Umbrellas
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
- Empathy and sensitivity: An empathetic approach to homeless guests is essential in order to build trust and create a supportive atmosphere.
- Communication skills: Volunteers should be able to communicate clearly and respectfully, especially when welcoming and assisting guests.
- Resilience: As helping homeless people can be challenging at times, it is important that volunteers are resilient and able to remain calm in emotionally demanding situations
- Ability to work in a team: Volunteers do not work alone, but as part of a team. The ability to work together cooperatively is therefore crucial.
- possibly multilingualism (but not a prerequisite)
Time required
Project-based
On weekdays, on weekends, during the day
selectively (assistance with authorities), project-oriented (organizing excursions) or regularly (clothing store) during opening hours Tue-Sun 11:30-17 h
Important notice
General information on volunteering:
- Volunteers do not volunteer alone; Unionhilfswerk colleagues from the social team are also on duty.
- Please be prepared that you may come into contact with people who may be mentally ill and/or use drugs while working for the homeless;
- Our social team is always there for you. Do not hesitate to contact them with any concerns or uncertainties.
Location
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
We have been committed to helping people who need help for almost 80 years. We respond to people's abilities, needs and wishes and thus help young and old to help themselves. Get involved - as a volunteer!
Bezirk Tempelhof-Schöneberg, 10827 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Project-based
Direct contact
Write message
Bezirk Tempelhof-Schöneberg, 10827 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Project-based
Direct contact
Write message