Accompanying refugees on visits to authorities and doctors as well as providing support with correspondence
Büro für Bürgerengagement der AWO Kreisverband Köln
- Migrants & Refugees
- Equal Opportunities
- Organisation & Administration
About the volunteering opportunity
We are a private initiative of Lindenthal citizens. The cooperation of volunteers, churches, associations and other partners is intended to promote the coexistence of citizens and refugees in Lindenthal. We are always looking for volunteer supporters, including younger people, to get in touch with refugees of the same age.
We are available for around 150 people in the Lindenthal district. We find out who needs support and when by contacting the home managers and during our visit days every two months.
We are available for around 150 people in the Lindenthal district. We find out who needs support and when by contacting the home managers and during our visit days every two months.
Your Tasks
We are looking for you to accompany people with refugee experience in Cologne-Lindenthal and Cologne-Marsdorf on visits to the doctor and authorities and to help with bureaucratic correspondence.
Our services
- Reimbursement of costs incurred
- Further training / qualification offers
- Liability insurance
- Accident insurance
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, intermediate German skills are required.
- Age (at least) 16 years
- extended certificate of good conduct required
- trusting cooperation (ideally long-term)
- Confidentiality and empathy
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
On weekdays, during the day
Location
Büro für Bürgerengagement der AWO Kreisverband Köln
The Office for Civic Commitment of the AWO Cologne is a consulting service. People who are willing to volunteer will receive advice and will be placed in organisations that work with volunteers. Further priority will be given to LESEMENTOR Cologne, young volunteers, further education and voluntary refugee work.