by Mrunal from India 🌍 My Journey as an International Volunteer in Germany My name is Mrunal, and I come from the vibrant city of Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. In 2024, I took a leap of faith and moved to Dortmund, Germany, to begin a one-year volunteering journey —
by Jason-Lee from Namibia Jason-Lee, a young Namibian, embarked on an incredible adventure to Dortmund, Germany, where I spent a significant amount of time volunteering with the UEM organization, including Studio 41 and Evangelische Jugend Dortmund. This experience not only broadened my horizons but also left an indelible mark in my life.
Hello! My name is Grace Theopiste Musengimana, and I’m so excited to be joining you
by Derio from Indonesia It feels strange to write these words – a farewell that once seemed so far away is now imminent. My time in Germany was more than just learning, more than just living abroad.
by Sam from Palestine Hello I’m Sam from Palestine. Now I’ve been here in Germany for 6 months, I work 2 days a week in a kindergarten; It’s cool and beautiful. On the other 3 days I work in a youth club and that’s also super good.
by Jason-Lee from Namibia I am a volunteer from Namibia a country situated in the continent Africa. 2024/25 I am doing my volunteers year in Germany Dortmund. In my year I have experienced a lot of questioning of me being from the continent Africa because for many people it was a great shock to hear I am from Africa.
by Derio from Indonesia I have to tell you about my New Year’s Eve in Hamburg! I went with my Indonesian volunteer friends and it was just amazing. We took the train, which took about five hours, but it was totally worth it. To make the trip even more beautiful, we
by Jason-Lee from Namibia As a South-North volunteer, I work for the Evangelische Jungend Dortmund and Studio 41. I am passionate about working with young people. It makes me feel good to know that I might be leaving a footprint in the lives of young people – my year of volunteering in Germany so far has been blessed beyond my imagination. One day, me and my colleague Simon were busy baking waffles for all the people at our workplace (the Evangelical Church District of Dortmund) and handing out waffles and spontaneously we were both approached to model for a cover for a newspaper called “MENSCH”. I remember Simon saying: Jason is a model. I was so shy, not knowing that this would become a reality.
by John from Zambia My first two weeks have been amazing. I landed here in Germany on Thursday on the 14-11-2024 in Düsseldorf at Düsseldorf airport
by Nisha from Sri Lanka Good day dear all, I thought of writing a few words about our well known – Studio41. My first time to go to the Studio was when I was a volunteer. I remember I used to go there with my other volunteer friends to take part in programmes and once to find dresses for the Carnival day.
