wellcome - Modern Neighborhood Assistance
Haus der Familie in Stuttgart e.V.
- Families
- Education & Language Support
- Equal Opportunities
- Health Promotion
About the volunteering opportunity
wellcome – Practical Help After Childbirth is a modern form of neighborhood support. Despite the joy of having a new baby, for many families, the usual chaos begins at home after the birth: the baby cries, no one goes grocery shopping, the older sibling is jealous, or the worried father hasn’t started his parental leave yet. At wellcome, volunteers lend a helping hand to families who need support and relief in their daily lives after the birth. The volunteers help just as family, neighbors, or friends would. They enjoy spending time with children and often bring their own unique experiences from the adventure of family life. No special professional qualifications are required for this role. What matters most for volunteering with wellcome is personal competence. Important qualities include discretion, reliability, a calm demeanor, and, of course, a loving and confident way of interacting with children.
Your Tasks
You visit the family at home once or twice a week for two to three hours and provide practical help with everyday tasks: for example, you watch over the baby while the mother rests, take the baby for a walk, or play with the baby’s sibling. A wellcome assignment lasts between six weeks and several months. Afterward, you decide whether to start another assignment right away or take a “break” for a while.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
No special qualifications are required, as you will receive excellent support from your team coordinator. You are required to submit an extended police background check. However, there are no costs involved.
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
Important notice
Photo credit: ©wellcome gGmbH/Photographer
What we offer/Services:
• A volunteer role that you can tailor to your schedule
• Coordination by the wellcome team, which provides professional guidance for your assignments and ensures you have a reliable point of contact by your side
• Regular meetings and exchanges with other volunteers on the team
• Training and professional development on topics related to families and babies
• You’re, of course, insured, and your travel expenses can be reimbursed
What we offer/Services:
• A volunteer role that you can tailor to your schedule
• Coordination by the wellcome team, which provides professional guidance for your assignments and ensures you have a reliable point of contact by your side
• Regular meetings and exchanges with other volunteers on the team
• Training and professional development on topics related to families and babies
• You’re, of course, insured, and your travel expenses can be reimbursed
Haus der Familie in Stuttgart e.V.
The Haus der Familie in Stuttgart e.V. is a non-profit family education center and at the same time a district and family center - a meeting place for people in all phases of life. We offer a wide range of courses, educational opportunities and support programs for families, children, young people and adults - regardless of their background or life situation. Community, education and social interaction are at the heart of what we do.