

Become a guardian for a young refugee!
Cura Vormundschaftsverein / Nachbarschaftsheim Schöneberg e.V.
- Kids & Teenagers
- Migrants & Refugees
- Finance & Legal
- Mentoring, Sponsoring & Career Coaching
- Organisation & Administration
About the volunteering opportunity
Several thousand children and young people have fled their homeland to Germany without their parents.
They come from countries where there is war and violence and no prospects for the future. The minors have to live here without their families, learn a new language and find their way in our country with its regulations and manners.
Until they reach the age of majority, they need a legal representative who will stand up for their interests. That could be you!
We at the Cura Guardianship Association provide ongoing support for all active volunteers. We offer training and advice and provide you with important information.
* WE MEDIATE THROUGHOUT BERLIN *
They come from countries where there is war and violence and no prospects for the future. The minors have to live here without their families, learn a new language and find their way in our country with its regulations and manners.
Until they reach the age of majority, they need a legal representative who will stand up for their interests. That could be you!
We at the Cura Guardianship Association provide ongoing support for all active volunteers. We offer training and advice and provide you with important information.
* WE MEDIATE THROUGHOUT BERLIN *
Your Tasks
The tasks of a guardian include:
- School and education
- Money matters
- Health and accommodation issues
- Asylum and residence
- and other official matters
As a guardian, you will be an important contact person for a young person, in many cases even after they reach the age of majority.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
You ..
... would like to support a young refugee?
... have a few hours a week and can react flexibly to appointments?
... are not afraid of responsibility and new challenges?
... are open and sensitive to intercultural differences?
... would like to support a young person individually?
... are stable and resilient in difficult situations?
... are willing to reflect on your role and tasks as a guardian, to exchange ideas with us and to look for ways and solutions?
... are not afraid of communicating with the authorities?
... are confident in using email and Messenger?
Then guardianship could be a suitable volunteer position for you!
... would like to support a young refugee?
... have a few hours a week and can react flexibly to appointments?
... are not afraid of responsibility and new challenges?
... are open and sensitive to intercultural differences?
... would like to support a young person individually?
... are stable and resilient in difficult situations?
... are willing to reflect on your role and tasks as a guardian, to exchange ideas with us and to look for ways and solutions?
... are not afraid of communicating with the authorities?
... are confident in using email and Messenger?
Then guardianship could be a suitable volunteer position for you!
Time required
There is one face-to-face meeting per month. This can be more frequent, depending on need; many young people aks for this. In addition, contacts with authorities and institutions (telephone calls, e-mails, letters, occasional on-site appointments). The time frame varies.
Important notice
After the decision for a commitment with us we need an extended certificate of good conduct from all volunteers. We will cover the costs.
Where?
Cura Vormundschaftsverein / Nachbarschaftsheim Schöneberg e.V.

The Cura Guardianship Association has been supporting unaccompanied minors and young adults in all districts of Berlin since 2015. We search, find, qualify and accompany volunteers who would like to work with us as voluntary guardians or patrons for refugees.