Volunteer
program
Get involved as a volunteer!
ora Kinderhilfe's volunteer program offers interested people aged 18 and over the opportunity to work as a volunteer in the projects we support. Whether as a young person in Africa or as someone with a lot of life experience in Eastern Europe, whether a short or long-term stay (but at least three weeks) - you decide which country and project are suitable for you according to your personal interests and possibilities. In cooperation with you and our project partners, we will organize your stay in the best possible way according to your ideas and the local conditions.
We look forward to organizing your volunteer service with you.
Volunteering locally - your commitment counts!
In 2023, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development presented its current "Strategy to promote civic engagement in development cooperation in and from Germany". It clearly states how important the use of volunteers is in order to "promote public awareness of the 2030 Agenda" in Germany.
All of our development cooperation projects aim to implement one or more of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. As a volunteer on site, you will therefore also actively contribute to the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Furthermore, your contribution does not end when you return to Germany. You can continue to work as a multiplier and ambassador for a sustainable world. Your individual experience combined with your increased understanding of global interrelationships will help to drive forward the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Your commitment as a volunteer is worthwhile:
Personal, close, authentic and sustainable: You will get to know our project partners personally, closely and authentically and contribute to the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Global awareness and understanding: Your awareness and understanding of global problems in the areas of education, health, social justice and poverty are strengthened.
Intercultural competence: By experiencing a culture that is foreign to you, you develop your intercultural competence. You will get to know new languages, traditions, lifestyles and other social contexts.
Personal development: You will continue your personal development, e.g. in the areas of teamwork, communication, problem solving and resilience. Your self-reflection and self-confidence are encouraged.
Strengthening international cohesion: Your exchange with people from different backgrounds can break down stereotypes and promote better social interaction.
You can become active in these countries:
Kenya (Chafisi), Liberia, Malawi, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Africa.
Be motivated by the inspiring testimonials of former volunteers and discover how you too can make a difference:
- Anni in Kenya Chafisi
- Elena in Kenya Chafisi
- Luke in Kenya Chafisi
- Chiara in Kenya Chafisi
- Laura in Malawi
- Marc in Rwanda
- Steffi in Rwanda
- Eva in Sierra Leone
Interview with Eva (former volunteer)
Questions about the volunteer program
Through the ora volunteer program, you can get to know the work of our international project partners and work as a volunteer on site. Depending on your time and financial possibilities, we will organize your assignment individually and in personal consultation.
You can travel to our project countries in Eastern Europe or Sub-Saharan Africa as a volunteer. Our project countries are: Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Romania, Sierra Leone and South Africa.
You must be at least 18 years old, present an extended police clearance certificate (as you will be working with children and young people in all our projects), sign our child protection policy, agree to ora Kinderhilfe's declarations of liability, and demonstrate language skills appropriate to the country in which you will be volunteering.
For the countries Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and South Africa, this is a good knowledge of English and in the Republic of Moldova and Romania, a basic knowledge of Romanian or Russian and English.
Depending on the project country, it is important to start planning your assignment as an ora volunteer early on. You may be faced with compulsory vaccinations, visa applications or applying for a new passport. These processes take time.
It is best to get in touch as soon as you are interested in working as an ora volunteer, then you will receive individual advice from us on what to look out for in your case. A preparation period of at least 6 months is ideal.
The areas of work for ora volunteers are: Agriculture, health, education, nutrition, office and crafts. These vary depending on the project, as all our project partners are committed in different ways to our common goals of education, health and nutrition for the sponsored children, their siblings and families.
Any further questions?
Leonie Aulenbacher will be happy to answer any further questions you may have and to talk to you personally about the volunteer program.
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Address: ora Kinderhilfe international e. V. Office
Schottstraße 2, 10365 Berlin - Office: +49 (0) 30 64 38 78 231
- Cell phone: +49 (0) 176 46292723
- E-mail: aulenbacher@ora-kinderhilfe.de
Leonie Aulenbacher
Head of volunteer program
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Exciting, beautiful and harrowing at the same time. I came back to Germany filled with countless impressions. It was a very valuable time in which I was able to immerse myself in a new culture.
Amelie
Volunteer in Kenya
Watamu in January 2023
