Volunteers needed for the laundry for homeless people
Berliner Stadtmission
Mitte, 10557 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 4 h per week
Direct contact
- Homeless People
- Poverty Reduction
- Zero Waste
About the volunteering opportunity
The inclusive company "Komm&Sieh" runs four second-hand neighbourhood stores, the TEXTILHAFEN with material pool, the upcycling label WaterToWine, the Re-Use Centre in the House of Materialization, the logistics kitchen and helps with professional apartment clearances. The proceeds from "Komm & Sieh" support the social projects of the Berlin City Mission.
WoM, our small laundry for homeless people, has been located right next to the clothing store for a few weeks now, completing our low-threshold offer and once again closing the textile cycle.
Your Tasks
Activity: You will assist with all activities in the laundry, e.g. by taking in the laundry and later returning it. You will speak to guests and motivate them to wash their own laundry. You will also operate the washing machines and keep your eyes and ears open to quickly identify problematic situations. You will work closely with the full-time laundry staff and cooperate with the staff in the clothing store.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
Requirements: For this voluntary position, you must be at least 18 years old and be able to communicate well in German. Knowledge of Eastern European languages such as Polish, Russian or Romanian is an advantage, but not a requirement.
You will enjoy this voluntary work: You are open to the life situations of homeless people. You keep an overview and enjoy working in a team. You are reliable, enjoy existing structures and are resilient.
it is important that you treat every guest with kindness, appreciation and at eye level.
it is important that you treat every guest with kindness, appreciation and at eye level.
Time required
Regularly
Approx. 4 hours per week.
On weekdays, during the day
Time commitment: 1 to 3 times a week, 3 to 4 hours a day. We would like a regular commitment.
When: Monday to Friday from 9 am or 10 am
Important notice
Expected attitude: You are convinced that every person has an inalienable dignity. You have a respectful attitude towards the Christian faith as well as other religions and world views.
Where?
Berliner Stadtmission
"Berliner Stadtmission" is an independent institution under the guardianship of the protestant church Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz.
Mitte, 10557 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 4 h per week
Direct contact
Mitte, 10557 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 4 h per week
Direct contact