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.
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
The Project
The Johanniter regional association of Berlin will be providing medical services at the Berlin Marathon in September. The 50th BMW BERLIN-MARATHON offers runners one of the largest running stages in the world. Be there when around 45,000 runners get the city moving.
The Volunteer
The volunteer will participate in the medical services and treat patients together with the local Johanniter paramedics.
Where?
28th to 29th of September 2024, Berlin, Germany
When?
Arrival: 27th September 2024
Departure: 29th or 30th September 2024
Who can apply?
Every volunteer of JOIN member organisations, aged over 18 years.
Languages: English B2 or German
Medical Qualification: Paramedic, First Responder, Advanced First Aid
Other important information
Complete personal protective equipment including safety shoes is required.
Food and accommodation will be provided.
Application Deadline:
8th June 2024
Contact
If you are interested, please the JOIN Office at join.office@johanniter.org
