Insights

Michaela accompanies people who are at the end of a long life. She brings some distraction into people's everyday lives and gives them back their dignity. So they spend time together and go for a walk, talk about one thing or another they have experienced - or they enjoy the silence together.

Christa is committed to combating loneliness in old age. After years of experience in volunteer visiting services, she now runs an Internet café for seniors in Pankow. Here she tries to enable the 50+ generation to lead a more self-determined life and to strengthen digital skills by supporting them in using smartphones, tablets and the like.

Fighting for the rights of students was the idea that led Alexandru to volunteer and co-found the Students' Association. Together with his peers, he achieved that Romanian students receive quality education and scholarships. Alexandru plans to continue to be involved in projects that fight injustice in education.

Thomas started volunteering for Berliner Aids - Hilfe e.V. In the team ”Ulrichs – Café, Küche & Kultur” while finding himself in a position which allowed him to help and encourage the people in need. Alongside his co-workers, Thomas makes sure that people coming to Café feel comfortable, valued and are satisfied with the meal they provide.

Charlotte started volunteering with BUND de to her interest and concern in climate change. Her interest started slowly and gradually, and while joining different groups, she became more aware and invested. By being a volunteer, she contributes towards changing the present and the future for society and has a chance to meet like-minded people.

Kiyan recently started volunteering at Malteser Competency Workshop & SINGA while hearing about the possibility from his friend Felix. Together they organize PC beginner course and enjoy teaching youth the fundamentals of it.