Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. was founded in 1952. Its core competences cover rescue, transport and medical services, first aid training, meals on wheels, social services, home care and youth work. It holds a state mandate for disaster preparedness and also has a department for international assistance, providing humanitarian aid to people all across the world.
Project
The Southside Festival is an annual music festival in the Southwest of Germany with around 65 000 visitors. Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe is commissioned to provide first aid and medical cover for visitors and guests of the festival in Neuhausen ob Eck.
The Volunteer
The volunteer will be providing first aid and medical cover to visitors of the festival as part of a crew at a medical service point.
The volunteer will get the chance to work closely together with our volunteers and learn about the organisational structure of a temporary large-scale paramedical service in Germany.
A maximum of two volunteers can participate.
Where?
Ravensburg and Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany.
Ravensburg is a medieval town near Lake Constance and the Alps, in one of Germany’s premiere holiday regions.
When?
Wednesday 18th to Monday 23rd June 2025
Who can apply?
All volunteers of JOIN member organisations aged over 18 that have at least a First Aid education of around 60 hours.
Languages: English, German
Other important information
Accommodation is free of charge. All volunteers will be quartered in a school nearby, where the gym and class rooms can be used.
It is possible to visit the concerts free of charge during off-duty hours.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN office at join.office@johanniter.org
Project
The Kiel Week is an annual sailing event in the capital of Germanys northernmost state. With over 4.000 sailors it is considered one of the world’s biggest sailing events. Alongside the sailing event, Kiel Week is also the largest summer festival in Europe, hosting over 500 mostly free-of-charge-concerts and attracting over three million visitors from all over Germany and neighbouring countries. Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe is commissioned to provide first aid and medical cover for visitors and guests of the festival in Kiel.
The Volunteer
The volunteer will be providing first aid and medical cover to visitors of the Kiel Week as part of a crew at a medical service point.
The volunteer will get the chance to work closely together with our volunteers and learn about the organisational structure of a temporary large-scale paramedical service in Germany.
A maximum of six volunteers can participate simultaneously.
Where?
Kiel, Germany
Kiel is the Capital of Schleswig-Holstein in the north of Germany, located at the Baltic Sea.
When?
From Friday, 20th to Sunday, 29th June 2025. Participation must be at least two days.
Who can apply?
All volunteers of JOIN member organisations aged over 18 that have at least a First Aid education of around 48 hours.
Languages: English, German
Other important information
Accommodation is free of charge. All volunteers will be quartered in a school nearby, where the gym can be used. The volunteers will be provided with free breakfast and lunch.
It is possible to visit the festival during off-duty hours.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN office at join.office@johanniter.org
The Project
A team of 60 volunteers offers assistance to elderly people in Siegburg, a city in central Germany.
Our tasks include:
– Regular visits to isolated or lonely people
– Assistance to people who have to fill in official forms
– Computer, smartphone and tablet training specially designed for elderly people
– Transportation services for elderly people like to the nearby supermarket or the doctor´s office
– Weekly E-Bike tours and Nordic Walking courses to ensure physical fitness for everyone
– Conversation groups to practice the languages Dutch and English
– Game circles
– Various kinds of crafting workshops
Our services are free of charge, and all team members work on a voluntary basis.
The Volunteer
Volunteers of JOIN members are invited to accompany the Johanniter team and get an impression of the tasks. Everyone is welcome to join.
Where?
Siegburg, Germany
When?
The project continues throughout the year,
Please feel free to join for a couple of days.
Who can apply?
No qualification or other certified skills are required.
Minimum age: 25 years
Languages: German or English
Other important information
Accommodation is provided by a host family, offering a separate room for the volunteer.
Food is included and free of charge.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org.
The Project
Thousands of people live in Berlin without a permanent address. They are acutely threatened, especially in the winter months. Johanniter Berlin help these people all year round. With hot meals and medical care. With warm homes and professional care. For a personal new start. Johanniter offers free anonymous medical care for destitute people in housing need with and without health insurance. Volunteer doctors and experienced medical staff provide free and unbureaucratic care for typical infectious diseases and medical problems resulting from difficult social living conditions. Typical activities include checking vital parameters and examining wounds and injuries. In addition to providing care, motivating patients to seek regular care is also of enormous importance.
The Volunteer
The volunteer is invited to accompany the Johanniter team, get an impression of the tasks and provide care on site. Everyone is welcome to join.
Where?
Berlin, Germany
When?
The project continues throughout the year. The shelter is open from November to April. The Kitchen is open daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May to October
Please plan at least 5 days.
Who can apply?
Every volunteer of JOIN members, aged over 18
Languages: English or German
Other important information
Food is usually provided, accommodation as available and upon request
Contact
If you are interested, please the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
