Get involved as a volunteer!

Building a stronger, more connected community begins with people like you. Whether you have just a few hours each month or want to take on a regular role, your time and skills help bring people together through language, cultural events and community initiatives. 

Make a positive impact, build new friendships and find a place where you belong at SprachCafé Polnisch e.V.!

Why it’s worth supporting us

Our welcoming and inspiring atmosphere offers you plenty of opportunities to try new things, develop your skills and gain valuable experience. This looks great on any CV and we are happy to provide you with a certificate confirming your voluntary work.

SprachCafé Polnisch is also recognised by the Federal Volunteer Service (Bundesfreiwilligendienst, BFD). You can join us as a BFD volunteer and enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • discounts across Berlin and Brandenburg
  • educational seminars
  • and a small monthly allowance.

Interested?

Interested in volunteering with us? Read our FAQs below to learn more about volunteering with us.

There are many ways to support SprachCafé Polnisch e.V., whether you enjoy working with people, helping behind the scenes, sharing your specialised skills or simply want to give it a go. Here are some areas volunteers can help with:

▪️Event support: Help us with setting up, welcoming guests (including in the café), running activities and tidying up after the event.

▪️Office work: Support our team with preparing documentation, organisation, scheduling and general coordination.

▪️Represent SprachCafé: Join our team at various events, trade fairs and public relations activities to introduce new people to SprachCafé Polnisch.

▪️Day-to-day care: Help with shopping, cleaning and light maintenance to ensure the café is welcoming and functional.

▪️Social media: Create content for our platforms that engages our community and new audiences.

▪️Library support Help with the upkeep and development of our library.

Do you have any other skills or interests? Let us know and we’ll find a voluntary role that suits your strengths.

We are looking for volunteers who are motivated, respectful and work well in a team. Our volunteers also share the values of SprachCafé Polnisch, which are essential here.

You do not need any specific qualifications to volunteer with us. However, as we work day-to-day in Polish, German and English, we ask that you have a working proficiency in at least one of these languages. Additional languages are always a welcome bonus!

Any special skills or interests that you are willing to share are very welcome.

There is no minimum time commitment for volunteering. We are grateful for any time you can give, whether you volunteer regularly or help out from time to time.

We also understand that life is busy and circumstances can change—for example, you might move house, start a new job, or simply have less free time. If you need to step back from volunteering for a while, you are always welcome to return to SprachCafé Polnisch when the time is right for you ❤️

The only exception is if you volunteer through the Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD), which requires a minimum commitment of 20.5 hours per week.

We’re happy to hear that! Please send us a one-page CV and short motivation letter to kontakt@sprachcafe-polnisch.org — we will get back to you as soon as we can.