Aktion Patenschaft | Supporting children & young people

We are looking for volunteers who want to support children and young people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds in a 1-to-1 accompaniment in topics such as school tutoring and homework. In addition, you should motivate and, if necessary, accompany children and young people in leisure activities or other extracurricular matters.

Your Tasks

Our project provides for a so-called kick-off weekend at the beginning, which is intended to enable an exchange and getting to know the mentors and mentees, to offer relevant training and, of course, to be a lot of fun overall. In addition, at least one exchange meeting is to take place every quarter, where challenges, problems and insights can be addressed. Two specialists are available as coordinators in case problems, wishes or other questions arise. Benefits - Equipment with media / working materials - exchange of experiences - reimbursement of costs incurred - further training / qualification offers - liability insurance - free excursions - free use of other offers - free events - free catering - regular information - activity certificates - accident insurance

What's needed

specific requirements - age: (min.) 16 years - certificate of good conduct: extended certificate of good conduct necessary - empathy

Time required

The meetings with the children and young people, the so-called mentees, should take place weekly and last between 1-3 hours.

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.