Support the preparation of meals as part of our aid initiative for homeless people and people in need

Büro für Bürgerengagement der AWO Kreisverband Köln

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Basic German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
  • Homeless People
  • Poverty Reduction

About the volunteering opportunity

We provide food for homeless people and people in need at Cologne Central Station. Every Tuesday and Saturday, we make our way to the bus station at Breslauer Platz and distribute hot food, hot and cold drinks, fruit and sandwiches to anyone who lacks the money or the strength to look after themselves - regardless of the weather or time of year. We also provide people with sleeping bags, blankets and clothing as required and give advice on practical help and social services. And there is also plenty of personal conversation on these evenings, which is often very important for many guests in addition to the food. 

Your Tasks

We are looking for you to regularly cook, make sandwiches or bake cakes for our supply tours - especially on Tuesdays - within your own capabilities:
Preferably vegetarian, filling dishes, for example stews or pasta dishes. Saved food can be cooked. Anyone who cooks for a supply tour is welcome to take part in this (approx. 07:00 - 10:00 pm). It is not absolutely necessary to stay until the end.

On request, it is possible to receive a donation receipt (for the purchase of food for cooking or distribution).

We are looking forward to support for our volunteer team.

Our benefits
  • Exchange of experience
  • Reimbursement of costs incurred
  • Liability insurance
  • Accident insurance

What's needed

For this volunteering opportunity, basic German skills are required.
  • Age (at least) 18 years
  • Driving license
  • Empathy and understanding for the situation of homeless people and people in need

Time required

Regularly
Discussed individually
The frequency of the commitment (e.g. once a month) can vary according to individual agreement. The meals must be prepared before delivery at the supply tours begins.

Important notice

Usability for volunteers
Accessible for people with ... 
  • ... Wheelchair
  • ... Visual impairment / blindness
  • ... Hearing impairment / deafness
  • ... Learning difficulties / mental disability
  • ... little or no knowledge of German

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.

More about the organisation
Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Basic German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Basic German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually