Support us in the emergency overnight stay (with expense allowance) in Lehrter Str.

During the winter months, from November through April, the Berlin City Mission operates a total of four emergency shelters.
Many people who would otherwise have to spend the night outside in the cold receive shelter, food, clothing, medical care, counseling, and emotional support here.
Volunteers who work on a regular basis and perform particularly responsible tasks receive an expense allowance of 7.50 euros per hour. 

Job Description: You’ll be working in the evenings or at night. Your responsibilities are varied: they range from greeting guests and checking them in, managing entry, baggage check-in, building relationships and connections with homeless guests, to assisting with meal service and preparation, in the dishwashing area, the clothing closet, supporting guests with limited mobility, and in the sleeping quarters.

Requirements: We will provide training for this volunteer position through seminars. Attendance is mandatory (to register for an introductory seminar, please click here ). 
The minimum age is 18. Fluency in German is required. If you have any pre-existing health conditions, we recommend consulting with your doctor and the facility’s management to ensure your own safety. Unfortunately, participation is not possible if you are pregnant. 

Here’s why you’ll enjoy this volunteer role: You’re open to understanding the life situations of homeless people. You stay organized and enjoy working as part of a team. You are reliable and enjoy taking on responsibility. Most importantly: You listen attentively to our guests and interact with them in a caring, tolerant, fair, and de-escalating manner.
You treat everyone with kindness, respect, and as an equal.

Time commitment: At least 4 shifts per month. We’re looking for regular and reliable participation. 
When: Daily from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. or from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Expected Attitude:  You are convinced that every person is endowed with an inalienable dignity and are willing to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct of the Berliner Stadtmission. This means, among other things, that discriminatory behavior such as racism, sexism, or homophobia has no place here. Furthermore, you treat the Christian faith as well as other religions and worldviews with respect.