We are constantly looking for volunteers who are keen to share their skills, time, and expertise and who can create a supportive atmosphere for participants. Each programme is looking for different people. Our Open Music School, for example, is usually looking for music teachers, while our language cafés are sometimes in need of competent speakers. Outside of our regular programmes, we are looking for people to help us set up and run events, such as community gatherings, assist with graphic design, and support communication and fundraising.

You can also give a workshop on a topic dear to you (e.g., programming languages, creative writing, dance, etc.) in our Community Hub.

Sometimes we are looking for individuals with specialized skills (such as teachers for a particular instrument). We are posting these calls for volunteers on our social media.

We typically only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older. 

We are looking for friendly, open-minded people who are willing to share their skills and time. Beyond that, you don’t need any prerequisites. We typically speak English or German in our activities, but we try to make any language and language levels work. You also don’t need to be an expert in any topic; you just have to be willing to share, teach, and learn. For example, you don’t need to be a professional musician or music teacher to volunteer in our Open Music School, and you don’t need to be a chef to cook in our Open Kitchen.

Some programmes require little time commitment. For example, in our open language cafés, we are looking for volunteers who can drop by whenever they have a chance. Other programs, particularly those involving children, require a 6-month minimum commitment. 

We will provide onboarding so that you can feel secure in your work with us. As a volunteer, you have access to special trainings and workshops (e.g., in conflict management), and we will do our best to help you grow and connect with others. We also host a volunteer appreciation party once a year. 

If you still have open questions, please contact us at welcome@hejmoberlin.org.

Open Kitchen volunteers typically participate for a while. Join us at one of our cooking sessions to learn more about how to get involved.

Activities: participating in our Open Sessions and FLINTA* music production hangouts by giving participants feedback on their music, and tips in music production; hosting our weekly DJ sessions for beginners and intermediates; hosting workshops connected to electronic music or sound (e.g., sampling, podcasting, hardware synths, music production, career and music promotion, etc.)

Prerequisites: knowledge of music production (especially within a DAW), DJing, and/or any specific topic related to electronic music (sampling, hardware synths, music promotion, creativity, and workflow...). We especially encourage FLINTA* volunteers to join.

Time Commitment: no fixed term needed

We are always looking for competent German speakers for our German language café. Our Arabic and English café volunteers typically participate for a while. Join us at one of our language cafés to learn more about how to get involved.

Activities: setting up the rooms for the cafés, sharing language skills

Prerequisites: language skills (no need to be a native speaker)

Time Commitment: no fixed term needed, no need to show up every week, except for the women-centric language cafés (see Open Hearts Space below).

Activities: setting up the rooms for the lessons, sharing music skills

Prerequisites: ability to play an instrument (no need to be an expert musician) 

Time Commitment: no fixed term needed, no need to show up every week

Activities: setting up the rooms, creating a supportive atmosphere for participants, leading language cafés for women and mothers with little children, doing activities with the girls of Club der Sterne, and conducting women’s dance sessions

Prerequisites: attending onboarding, providing Erweitertes Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis (police record) when working with children and teenagers, some German competency (or willingness to learn German), depending on the activities 

Time Commitment: for all activities, we ask for a time commitment of at least 6 months, but of course, we are aware that situations vary and are open to finding compromises. We hope you can participate in our activities at least twice a month. We expect you to attend the support meetings for the OHS volunteer team once a month and the team meetings every 6 months.

Activities: giving a workshop (or workshop series) on a topic that interests you

Prerequisites: none

Time Commitment: no fixed term needed

Just email Matheus at matheus@hejmoberlin.org if you have a workshop idea!