How to
Volunteer
How to
Volunteer
How to Volunteer in Germany with weltwärts
If you’d like to do voluntary service with weltwärts in Germany, you’ll need to apply via an organisation in your home country. Please be aware that each sending organisation has its own application process.
The sending organisation will tell you what documents you need to submit with your application. The most important one is often your motivational letter, in which you explain why you want to do development volunteering service in Germany. The application deadlines are usually one year before the planned departure date, giving you ample time to prepare for your assignment.
Depending on the sending organisation, volunteers are either selected on a selection day or on the basis of their written application. Since it is very familiar with the places of assignment, the host organisation in Germany may also be involved in the selection process.
How to Apply for Voluntary Service with weltwärts - Checklist
If you’re looking to volunteer in Germany, these are the steps you’ll have to take
- Applications should be sent to the sending organisations in your home country.
- The application and selection process can differ from organisation to organisation (note: that goes for the application deadlines too!)
- It’s possible to apply to several different organisations.
- The sending organisations will inform you whether your application was successful.
Applying to a participating organisation
If you know organisations in your home country that host German weltwärts volunteers, it’s possible that they send volunteers to Germany too. Why not ask?
You can also contact registered partner organisations in your country. To find them, all you have to do is type in your home country in our search form. Please note that the list of partner organisations you will see is not exhaustive, which is why all German organisations that host volunteers from your home country are listed as well. You cannot apply directly to these host organisations but they can help you find a sending organisation in your country.
