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GiB Gemeinsam in Bremen - Inter-agency coordination for voluntary work in the refugee sector

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Within the framework of the inter-agency initiative Gemeinsam in Bremen, there are five coordinators* for voluntary refugee aid in the city regions of Central, West, East, South and North. They are the central contact persons for volunteers on the one hand and for the actors and institutions of refugee assistance on the other hand. In their function, they maintain contact with all refugee accommodation facilities, know the needs there and can accordingly arrange targeted donations in kind and time as well as projects. The placement of volunteer work is the focus of their activities. 

In addition, they are available with their know-how for all volunteers and interested parties to answer questions. For this purpose, they organise various exchange meetings and accompany the round tables in the city districts. Networking with the regional actors (neighbourhood managers, local office, advisory boards, sports clubs, youth leisure homes, associations, institutions, etc.) is an important characteristic of the activity.

		    


                					    

						    

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Volunteering in the refugee sector can take many different forms. 

The easiest way is to donate money. Despite the justified prominence of volunteer help in the form of donations in kind and time, financial support is also highly desirable. The handling runs for the donors uncomplicatedly over the carriers the accommodations, when desired also against donation receipt. From the donated money, many things can then be made possible: from BSAG tickets for the refugees to larger projects. The donors can make a wish for the use of the funds - so it is usually possible to donate specifically for accommodation or a project. 

Also the mediation of donations in kind is an important part of the social support. Many accommodations lack the most diverse things. However, not everything is actually needed on site. In order to coordinate the willingness to donate according to the actual needs, the coordinators are also contact persons for donations in kind. With their contacts to the accommodations they can quickly give information about where something is needed in the region and how it can be delivered. This saves a lot of effort, especially for the staff in the shelters. 

The most time-consuming, but also very enriching way to help refugees in Bremen is to donate time. Many hundreds of people get involved in child care, language support, accompaniment to government offices and much more. There are many possibilities for use, and there is also plenty of room for projects. Would you like to do voluntary work in this area? If so, please contact the coordinators so that we can find the best possible placement for you.

								    

									    Requirements
  • Openness to contact with refugees or people of other cultures
  • As a rule, presentation of a police clearance certificate
  • Ideal: advanced (foreign language) language skills (not a prerequisite)
  • Awareness that offers of help are always just offers - if these are not taken up due to lack of interest or other circumstances, this must be accepted