Cologne volunteering: Ten ways that you can help now!

Cologne volunteering: Ten ways that you can help now!

Köln, Deutschland - Volunteering is booming in Cologne! According to a Forsa survey from 2024, around 45% of Cologne residents are active in a voluntary work. This shows that the interest in volunteering in the cathedral city is great and many people are willing to work for others. There are numerous ways to get a sensible commitment, from animal welfare to the support of refugees. [24rhein] (https://www.24rhein.de/koeln/ehrenamt-in-koeln-10-moegiks-sich-sinnstlich- 93814293.html) presented ten different honorary offices that are distributed all over the city.

Among the highlight offers is the wild animal sanctuary Gut Leidenhausen, which absorbs injured or orphaned animals. The volunteers take care of the animals, take care of feeding, cultivating and even public relations. A great commitment that not only offers animals, but also the helpers. If you have a human focus, you can work with the Cologne Herzkissen e.V. and manufacture pillows for breast cancer patients. The contact address is koelner.herzkissen@thls.de .

versatile options for committed

The St. Elisabeth Hospital is looking for a volunteer who give patients a friendly care. Here you make a difference in the life of people Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Don't worry, you don't have to have any previous knowledge! If you want to support freshly baked parents, you can get involved in Kiwi. The volunteers visit new parents, bring gifts and share important information. Contact: kiwi@stadt-koeln.de .

Another important project is limitless on the move, where volunteers help with the sporting integration of refugees. Be it as a trainer or in the organization - everyone can contribute their part to it. Ceno & Die Paten e.V., which offers short -term sponsorships for refugees, can also be found directly in the area of ​​social integration. Not only are matters of agency coordinated, but also common leisure activities are organized.

environmental awareness and support for the needy

For environmentally conscious Cologne -based, the Kölle Putzmunter initiative, in which garbage collection campaigns are organized. The AWB Cologne actively supports here. For everyone who would like to help children, the readingers offer a great opportunity. Here, students and young people are supported in reading, regular meetings are necessary. Contact: info@lesementorkoeln.de .

The older citizens are also not neglected in Cologne: cycling without old Cologne e.V. organizes rickscha trips for seniors and people with restricted mobility that are otherwise no longer mobile. The contact runs via mitmache@radelnohnealt.koeln . In addition, the Sack e.V. is committed to people below the poverty line by distributing food. Contact: dersack@sack-ev.de .

The Cologne volunteer agency also offers an excellent point of contact for everyone who wants to get involved. Here you are advised and find a database on local honorary offices. There is no cost of this offer. So if you have a good knack for social projects, you will find it here and at the same time help to ensure that volunteering in Cologne continues to be so high. AWO Cologne shows how important the voluntary commitment to the community is, which brings both personal fulfillment and makes a valuable contribution to society.

There are many ways to actively support volunteering in Cologne. Would you also like to get involved? Now is the best time for it!