Want to empower people experiencing homelessness as a Linux Buddy?
querstadtein e.V.
- Homeless People
- Democracy & Human Rights
- Equal Opportunities
- IT
About the volunteering opportunity
querstadtein has been offering educational work from the perspective of those affected for over twelve years - from (formerly) homeless people and people with experience of flight and migration. Our educational actors open up new perspectives on the city, dispel prejudices and raise awareness of issues of social and global inequality. Participants include schools and educational institutions as well as non-profit organizations, companies and private individuals.
The "Digital dabei: Teilhabe für homeless people" project , funded by the German Postcode Lottery, aims to strengthen the digital participation of people who have experienced homelessness. They acquire basic digital skills and receive the appropriate technical equipment. Supported by volunteer "buddies", they learn to navigate the digital space independently. This creates participation, visibility and democratic cohesion.
This is what we offer:
The "Digital dabei: Teilhabe für homeless people" project , funded by the German Postcode Lottery, aims to strengthen the digital participation of people who have experienced homelessness. They acquire basic digital skills and receive the appropriate technical equipment. Supported by volunteer "buddies", they learn to navigate the digital space independently. This creates participation, visibility and democratic cohesion.
This is what we offer:
- Onboarding and close collaboration with a small project team in Berlin
- You will get to know interesting people and work on socially relevant topics
- The opportunity to contribute your own ideas
- A certificate of your volunteer work and integration into the association
- Flexible working hours by arrangement
Your Tasks
- You support (formerly) homeless people in using a laptop and the Linux operating system (Ubuntu)
- You are available as a contact person and answer their everyday questions about it
- You provide support with technical problems and help to reduce fear of contact
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
- Basic knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu)
- Reliability and some time flexibility
- Empathy in dealing with people in challenging life situations
- Patience in answering everyday problems in dealing with laptops and Ubuntu
Time required
Project-based
On weekdays, on weekends, during the day
- Flexible working hours by arrangement
Location
querstadtein e.V.
querstadtein develops city tours and educational formats in which formerly homeless people as well as people with flight or migration background share their own perspectives on the city and thus make social issues tangible.
The aim is to break down prejudices through personal encounters, promote dialogue and raise awareness of social inequality, exclusion and diversity.