Get involved in the neighborhood: Kieztandem is looking for helpers for refugee neighbors!

Get involved in the neighborhood: Kieztandem is looking for helpers for refugee neighbors!

The KiezTandem project of the Treptow-Köpenick district office is in full swing and is looking for committed volunteers who want to help refugees in Berlin. With a call for active participation in voluntary engagements, the project lowers the hurdles for interested parties who want to have a positive impact on the lives of others in the coming year. This reports berlin.de . Kieztandem combines newly approached Berliners: Inside with escape experience and volunteers who share the joy of intercultural exchange and social contacts in the neighborhood.

The project that has existed since 2018 promotes integration through everyday activities such as walks together, cultural visits and support in language acquisition. Volunteers have the opportunity by choosing tandem partnerships, not only helping others, but also making new friendships and expanding their own horizons. As part of Kieztandem, the tandems receive monthly allowance and are insured with accident and liability during their activities. This emphasizes the importance of volunteering as a win-win situation, as well as The Unionhilfswerk Berlin Foundation is responsible for the project in cooperation with education, retraining, social issues (bus) gGmbH, which has been financially supported by the European Union since July 2023. This underlines the importance of the project on a larger level and the appreciation for contributions to integration and social cohesion. It is appealed to all interested parties to join the Kieztandem and become part of this important initiative.