Support childcare in our residence for homeless people in Marzahn

Helping where help is needed and being by the side of those who need support. For 75 years, this has been what defines us and how we work. It was just as true 75 years ago as it is today: we are committed to helping people who have had to flee their homes.

The hostel for homeless people in Berlin-Marzahn offers about 160 places for people in social need, especially for families and vulnerable women who have been victims of domestic violence, as well as for people with limited mobility.

Your Tasks

You can support us by accompanying children aged 2-14 years in our playroom together with full-time carers / another committed person. When the weather is good, the activities with the children take place at the playground (meeting point remains the dormitory).

Dates and times can be arranged flexibly in the long term in consultation with the childcare.

What's needed

• To join us, you must be at least 20 years old.
• B2 German language skills are desirable.
• Some previous (educational) experience in working with children is helpful, but not essential. 
• Enjoyment and patience when working with children
• Empathy and openness for the life situation of the families in the facility
• Creativity
• Ideally, you can commit yourself on a regular basis so that the relationship with the children can be built up.

What to bring

Please bring warm socks or slippers. Street shoes are not allowed in the children's room.

Time required

Important notice

• a motivating and fulfilling field of engagement
• regular training and recognition
• Certification of commitment
• Compensation for expenses possible by arrangement

Since 1946, the UNIONHILFSWERK has been providing social aid out of Christian responsibility. To this day, we remain committed to those who depend on care and support. Our commitment is shaped by our mission statement "to create an individual quality of life" in order to help people to help themselves. Originating from 70 years of civic involvement, voluntary involvement continues to be a fundamental pillar of our commitment to others. As an alliance of the corporate foundation, association, six non-profit organisations and support foundation, UNIONHILFSWERK offers a wide range of possible applications and a commitment-friendly framework.