Assist as a language mediator in teaching German

Would you like to volunteer for people with a flight or migration background? At Malteser Integrationsdienst you can help people improve their language skills!

Several times a week we offer different formats for refugees in Frankfurt who want to improve their language skills. In small groups we practice reading, writing and speaking in German. We talk about topics related to arriving and life in Germany. The exchange takes away the fear of speaking and helps participants to better understand German and Germany.

We currently offer the Malteser Sprachcafé on Mondays 5 - 6:30 p.m. and the Deutsch-Treff on Wednesdays and Thursdays 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Support, give chances, make Frankfurt understandable - through language support at eye level.

Your Tasks

• Practice conversation and/or light grammar in German
• Encourage participants to speak
• Briefly prepare practice lessons, i.e. select topic and pick out text or task if necessary (large archive of materials available)
• Participate in monthly team meetings

What's needed

• You enjoy communicating with other people
• You speak German at a native level
• You want to get involved and actively participate in shaping topics
• You are patient and flexible in dealing with language barriers
• You have 2-3 hours of time per week over a period of at least 6 months (participation also possible every 2 weeks)
• You do not need any previous knowledge; ideally you have some experience in tutoring, language support / DaF / DaZ, or similar.

Time required

Participation is also possible bi-weekly.

Important notice

• A colorful, motivated team of volunteers
• Coordination and support by full-time professionals
• Training that qualifies you and gives you confidence to act
• Free social program including theme nights and collegial case consultation
• Regular team meetings with other volunteers to exchange & networking
• Transport reimbursement and extensive insurance coverage as part of the volunteering

We help people who have left their home countries and need support in Frankfurt. We accompany people with a refugee or migration background individually, provide support, knowledge, courage, confidence and everything necessary for an independent and self-determined life in our society.