Volunteer
program
Get involved as a volunteer!
The ora Kinderhilfe volunteer program offers interested individuals aged 18 and over who are permanent residents of Germany and have B2-level German language skills the opportunity to work as volunteers in the projects we support.
Whether you are a young person in Africa or someone with a wealth of life experience in Eastern Europe, whether you are planning a short or long stay (minimum three weeks), you decide which country and project are right for you based on your personal interests and possibilities. In collaboration with you and our project partners, we will organize your stay in the best possible way according to your ideas and local conditions.
We look forward to organizing your volunteer service with you.
Volunteering locally - your commitment counts!
In 2023, the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) presented its current "Strategy for Promoting Civic Engagement in Development Cooperation in and from Germany." This strategy highlights the importance of volunteers in "raising 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.
What's more, your contribution doesn't end when you return to Germany. Even after that, you can continue to act as a multiplier and ambassador for a sustainable world.
Your individual experiences, together with your heightened understanding of global interdependencies, contribute to advancing 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
- Luke in Kenya Chafisi
- Chiara in Kenya Chafisi
- Laura in Malawi
- Marc in Rwanda
- Steffi in Rwanda
- Emil in Romania
- Eva in Sierra Leone
- Anna in South Africa
Interview with Eva (former volunteer)
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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?
If you have any further questions or would like to discuss the volunteer program in person, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- Address: ora Kinderhilfe international e. V. Schottstraße 2, 10365 Berlin
- Office: +49 (0) 30 64 38 78 230
- Cell phone: +49 (0) 176 46292723
- E-mail: info@ora-kinderhilfe.de
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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