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Guidelines for Recording Events

Only events that are clearly related to civic engagement, volunteer work, or civic participation in Berlin are posted on engagiertes.berlin.

  • Events related to volunteering, civic engagement, and participation
  • Opportunities for exchange, networking, and collaboration
  • Opportunities for participation and engagement
  • Recognition and appreciation initiatives for volunteers
  • Expert and strategy events in the context of civic engagement

The following are not included:

  • Events and programs that charge a fee
  • Events that are purely promotional or sales-oriented
  • Commercial events with no connection to the public good
  • General recreational or cultural offerings unrelated to civic engagement
  • Content not relevant to Berlin or civic engagement

Clusters for classification

  • Recognition: Honoring volunteers and initiatives
  • Network: Exchange, knowledge, cooperation
  • Participation: Activities and active involvement
  • Support: Development and structure of civic engagement

Berlin Volunteer Days 2025 – Let’s Get to Work Together

09/12/2025

The 2025 Berlin Volunteer Days will take place from September 12 to 21 and invite all Berliners to participate in hands-on activities in their neighborhoods or throughout the city. Whether it’s hands-on, social, or digital—there are many ways to get involved. The initiative is organized by Paritätischer Berlin in collaboration with the Tagesspiegel and other partners. Participating organizations can register their events and receive support with promotion.

From September 12 to 21, all of Berlin will be getting active. During the Volunteer Days, you can join others in giving back to your neighborhood—directly, easily, and effectively. Whether it’s a gardening project, a workshop, or a digital initiative: it’s worth getting involved.

 

Schedule

 

Date: September 12–21, 2025
Format: Hands-on activities throughout Berlin (in-person and online)

 

Target Audience & Content

 

The Berlin Volunteer Days are open to anyone who wants to get involved on a short-term or one-time basis—regardless of age, experience, or background. The activities range from neighborhood assistance and environmental projects to digital initiatives. Organizations have the opportunity to raise awareness of their work, recruit new volunteers, and bring social issues to the public’s attention.

 

Registration & Contact

 

You can find all hands-on activities starting in summer 2025 at:
www.gemeinsamesache.berlin/aktionen

Want to register an event yourself? Use this link:
www.gemeinsamesache.berlin/aktion-anmelden

 

Organized by the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Berlin in cooperation with the Tagesspiegel and other partners of the “Gemeinsame Sache” initiative.
You can contact the Berlin Volunteer Days team via the website: www.gemeinsamesache.berlin

Date
Title
Location
Description
Oct 20 18:00
How do textbooks portray migration, diversity, and social belonging? In the NaDiRa Lecture Series, Prof. Dr. Riem Spielhaus presents the latest research findings on these questions. The lecture examines which social groups and perspectives are represented in educational media. It also addresses approaches to combating discrimination in schools and the classroom.
Sep 11 12:30

Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE)

The kickoff event marks the start of the 22nd Week of Civic Engagement. The focus is on this year’s theme, “Shaping the Future Together.” You can look forward to a panel discussion, examples of civic engagement, and the “Market of Togetherness.” The event will take place at the Representative Office of the Free State of Thuringia to the Federal Government in Berlin.
Aug 27 14:00

Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin (LNBE)

The event addresses racism and discrimination in volunteer work among migrants. It will present qualitative research findings and the perspectives of migrants involved in volunteer work. The discussion will focus on barriers to volunteerism, the implications for democratic participation, and possible courses of action. Following the presentation, there will be time for exchange and discussion.

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