Are you interested in volunteering to write about Germany? Perhaps you want to experience what Germany is like and also learn the language? Great news! The Volunteer in Germany is looking for people who are skilled in writing articles about the activities our organization organizes. The center organizes and hosts activities daily and these events are for the international community, as well as for the students. These activities include educational, social, and community activities.

Program Goal 

We are well aware of the power of words, and we firmly believe that by writing articles, we can showcase the activities organized by our organization to people both within and outside Europe. This is particularly true for initiatives aimed at refugees or displaced people in Germany.

volunteering to write about Germany
volunteering to write about Germany

These articles are a great tool to engage more locals and internationals in our activities as well as to increase awareness of the refugee crisis and their living situation. Additionally, writing is undoubtedly an important way to ensure that the events documented at the center are unforgettable.

What is the Philosophy of Writing at the Volunteer in Germany Organization?

When it comes to the writing process that you would be a part of during the Volunteering to Write about Germany program, you need to use language that can allow you to connect and relate to our audience, who are reading to learn more details or get a comprehensive idea about what the center offers. We believe that with this simple concept, you can write well-targeted articles. Your writing must be customized to the target audience, content-specific, and relate directly to the readers’ minds.

The Volunteer in Germany organization believes that writing can inform internationals and those who are interested in life in Germany about the center’s educational and social activities and about refugees’ lives here, and can also convey all relevant events that the center organizes. Therefore, your role in writing articles is to make the readers more enthusiastic and engaged in the work our organization is doing. 

volunteering to write about Germany
volunteering to write about Germany

What Does This Program Entail?

This program includes the following:

  • The participants will collect information from our staff, our students, international volunteers or interns, and all who are relevant to an activity or an event.
  • The participant will submit two articles daily, which will be reviewed by center staff and may be revised to meet the website’s writing standards.
  • The written articles must be at least 1000 words, but no more than 1,500 words.

Am I Eligible For This Program?

Writers must be:

  • Experienced in writing and motivated to write about life in Germany and the Volunteer in Germany organization’s activities.
  • Participants must be fluent in English in the four language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Additional languages are an advantage.
  • To apply for this program, you must be between 22– 70 years old. All nationalities are welcome to join the program.
  • You can participate in this program for a minimum of one week and up to three months.

What Does This Program Offer You?

  • Learn about and invest in the center by writing about the center’s activities.
  • Experience the hospitality of Arabs and Arabic culture by being part of the Volunteer in Germany organization’s educational, social, and community activities.
  • Have the opportunity to be in the European country that has hosted the highest number of Arab refugees, mostly from Syria, and get to know their culture as well as their stories on how they fled during the war and reached Europe.
  • Have the chance to visit local sites in the city of Halle and get to know its rich history.
  • An accommodation– either staying with a local host family or at a dorm.
  • Get 3 hours of Spoken German or Arabic (volunteer’s choice) lessons per week.
  • Have the chance to attend cultural evenings and several entertainment events.
  • Receive a participation certificate and a letter of recommendation at the end of the program.

Program Overview 

Place of ProgramHalle, Germany
Program Fees*No costs!!
Age22-70 Years Old
Minimum DurationOne Week
Maximum Duration13 Weeks
Starting/Ending DatesFlexible – Anytime
Application DeadlineNo Deadline
Program LanguageEnglish
Days offThree days a week (Fri – Sun)
Language Lessons3 Hours a Week: Arabic (Standard Arabic Or Ammiya)German
Educational DegreeNot Required
University CreditAvailable

*Included: a tour of Halle, breakfast four days a week, accommodation with a host family or in a shared apartment, in-country and pre-departure support with logistics and travel, German or Arabic classes, and a certificate of completion. 

Reviews and Community Awards

The Volunteer in Germany has been working with the Arabic-speaking community in Halle since 2018, building a positive relationship and developing our lessons to be as effective as possible.

We continue to strive towards “excellence”. In 2021 we were rated one of the top three programs worldwide in offering volunteer opportunities. We received the community choice awards from Go Overseas in the categories “best language school” and voted best on “fun” and “instruction.” 

volunteering to write about Germany

In 2019, we received our first “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards” to acknowledge our organization’s impact on the community of travelers around the world. The Volunteer in Germany continues to be a highly rated travel organization across its selection of programs. Check out our many great reviews here:

Is There a Deadline to Apply for this Program?

This program is open all year round, so apply any time you want! Our program is flexible, so you can choose your own starting and ending dates.

Where is the Volunteer in Germany Organization Located? 

The Volunteer in Germany organization is in Halle (Saale), a city in the southern region of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Halle is an economic and educational center of eastern Germany and is home to three places of higher education, including The University of Halle-Wittenberg (Martin Luther University), which is the largest university in Saxony-Anhalt and one of the oldest universities in Germany.

Halle (Saale) has an elegant city center with many green areas and narrow streets to explore. The architecture has been well-preserved, making Halle a lovely place to visit in Germany. In addition, there are many beautiful places to see along the Saale River, which runs through the city. 

Getting to the Volunteer in Germany

The easiest way to get to Halle is to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport. It takes about 25 minutes to get from the airport to Halle via train; however, flights into the Leipzig/Halle Airport can be more expensive. Once you arrive at the main train station, you are 10-15 minutes by tram.

You can also fly into the airport in Berlin (BER), and then you have two ways to get to Halle. The first is to come by bus. You can take a bus operated by companies such as FlixBus or Eurolines. The bus ride takes about two hours. The second choice is to come by train through Berlin-Central Station or Berlin Südkreuz. The train ride takes around an hour and a half.

Visa to Germany

If you are coming from a European country that has signed the Schengen agreement, then you do not need a visa to enter Germany. For those who come from countries that are a part of this program, you are permitted to stay in Germany for up to three months.

All other travelers will need to apply for a Schengen visa to enter Germany. This visa will allow you to enter and stay in Germany for a maximum period of 3 months (90 days). Please note that this visa prohibits visa-holders from getting a job (even as a freelancer) during their stay.

How to Apply for Volunteering to Write about Germany Program?

If you want to join this program, please send us an email to Info@eceurope.org, with ‘Volunteering to write about Germany’ as the subject line. We will then send you the application form. We hope to hear from you soon!