Literacy course for children at the Biesdorf reception center

Working together for educational opportunities: volunteers needed for literacy classes!

How you can help:

If you have the time and commitment, please contact us. You do not have to be a professional teacher, but simply have an enthusiasm for teaching and a willingness to help children. Your support can have a lasting impact on the lives of these children.

Please help us break down educational barriers and create a better future for these children.

Contact us at 015115088870 or here on vostel.de to sign up as a volunteer teacher or for more information.

Together we can brighten the educational path for migrant children and give them the opportunity to achieve their dreams.

With warm regards,

Vera Algeer

Volunteer Coordinator

Your Tasks

1. Expanding educational opportunities: Every child deserves the chance to be educated. Your help can make all the difference in the life of a child with a migrant background by giving them the skills they need to take advantage of educational opportunities.

2. Cultural exchange: As volunteer teachers, you can not only impart knowledge, but also promote cultural exchange and build bridges between different backgrounds.

What's needed

Time required

Important notice

We require an extended certificate of good conduct.

The Biesdorf reception facility of Volkssolidarität Berlin, operated since February 2023, offers space for up to 384 residents. The infrastructure includes 63 ground-level containers, each with two bedrooms, shared showers and bathrooms. Private space is emphasized as bathrooms are shared by only a few people. Green spaces with a sports field, playground and recreational areas are provided. This initial reception facility houses people on benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act, including in-kind food and hygiene items.

The social team provides daily support, including documentation, communication with authorities and medical appointments. An open playroom is available for the children. Educational work focuses on basic German skills, daily routines and child development. School-age children and parents receive help with school registrations.

Cooperations are planned, such as German courses, vocational courses and cultural encounters. Integration guides assist with cultural translations. Regular consultation hours for neighbors are planned. The team's goal is high-quality care, clear communication and a sense of community.