Volunteering with the Malteser Frankfurt Integration Service
Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V.
- Migrants & Refugees
- Democracy & Human Rights
- Education & Language Support
- Equal Opportunities
- Mentoring, Sponsoring & Career Coaching
- Ukraine-Aid
About the volunteering opportunity
Supporting people. Shaping integration. Helping shape Frankfurt.
Would you like to volunteer and help people with refugee or migrant backgrounds settle into life in Frankfurt? Then you’ve come to the right place.
At the Malteser Integration Service, there are many ways to get involved. Whether you’d prefer to help people learn German, become a mentor, assist with moving into a new apartment, or facilitate connections between people—together, we’ll find the volunteer role that fits your interests, strengths, and schedule.
What to Expect
- A meaningful role with direct contact with people
- Personal support from full-time staff members
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A dedicated team that meets regularly
- Group recreational activities and events
- Reimbursement for travel expenses and insurance coverage for volunteers
What You Should Bring to the Role
- A passion for interacting with others
- Openness and respect for different life stories
- Good knowledge of German
- Depending on the type of volunteer work, about 2–3 hours per week or project-based involvement
No prior experience is required.
Your Tasks
- Language Support in Small Groups
- One-on-one mentoring
- Support with settling into your own apartment
- Social and recreational activities
- Other projects related to integration and social participation
Here’s an overview of our current projects!
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
On weekdays, at night
Flexible Volunteer Opportunities
Depending on your commitment, you help decide when and how you’ll get involved. With our language programs, you can plan your volunteer shifts each month based on your availability. For mentoring programs, you and your mentee work together to arrange your meetings on an individual basis.
Depending on your commitment, you help decide when and how you’ll get involved. With our language programs, you can plan your volunteer shifts each month based on your availability. For mentoring programs, you and your mentee work together to arrange your meetings on an individual basis.
Important notice
No-obligation online introductory meeting
You don’t have to decide on a specific project just yet.
In a short online introductory conversation, we’ll introduce you to the Integration Service, answer your questions, and work together to figure out which volunteer role suits you best.
Book your appointment here (always Thu. & Fri.)
Book your appointment here (always Thu. & Fri.)
We look forward to getting to know you and working together to shape integration in Frankfurt.
Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V.
We help people who have left their home countries and need support in Frankfurt. We accompany people with a refugee or migration background individually, provide support, knowledge, courage, confidence and everything necessary for an independent and self-determined life in our society.