Together we celebrate.
Did you know that you are one of more than 50.000 community members? And guess what? Our community keeps growing every day! The weltwärts Community is a hub for all those who have done a volunteer service - North-South or South-North, regardless of their sending organization or placement.
From us - For us
For the past 25 years, former international volunteers have come together at grenzenlos to drive change. Alumni engagement has played a key role in ensuring that weltwärts volunteers are well supported and thoroughly prepared before and after their service. The introduction of the South-North component was also actively co-designed by grenzenlos. Today, the association advocates for quality and critical volunteer services, transformative education, and the promotion of alumni engagement.
Now it's time to put our plans into action. Grenzenlos e.V. is tasked with driving forward the development of the community by providing information, organizing events and networking. “From all of us for all of us” is the motto here - if we are active together, we can achieve more. Because #TogetherIsMore.
What can you expect?
Exchange and connections
Experience the power of a community where you can share your experiences, thoughts and challenges with others.
Learning and growing together
Find new opportunities to delve deeper into topics, gain qualifications and continue learning together.
Inspiration & Support
Here you can use the collective treasure trove of experiences and contribute your own - for a community that inspires and motivates.
Get involved
Take part in exciting projects and events or contribute your own ideas - whether on site or digitally, everyone will find their place here.
Our vision: a fairer world for all
We strive for a just world where a good life is possible for everyone. As a community, we see ourselves as part of a network that works towards social justice, sustainability and transcultural understanding. The weltwärts community is a place where alumni can share their experiences and insights and together contribute to positive social change.
Our core values
Openness & diversity
Different perspectives are not only welcomed, but are of vital significance to us. Openness, empathy and respect for different life realities and cultural backgrounds are our basis. Everyone is invited to contribute their own individual experiences and perspectives.
Empathy & understanding
We foster a supportive and respectful environment. Listening to each other, sharing experiences and understanding the realities of others' lives fosters a community that strengthens us all.
Sustainability & justice
Our actions are aligned towards the goal of creating sustainable structures and enabling fair opportunities. We sensitize our members to social challenges such as discrimination and work together for a fairer world.
Find your place in the community
Being part of this community means feeling empowered and connected - for the common journey and the issues that continue to accompany us. Involvement in the weltwärts community can be diverse and flexible. Whether as a listener, co-creator or leader - everyone can find a role here that suits their own capacities and can change again and again. Because we support each other. This way, the community remains a place that motivates and at the same time offers space for new ideas and initiatives.
Join the Quiz!
Your path starts here. Find out now which commitment suits you best!
How would you like to continue?
For me, the weltwärts community means being part of an international community of like-minded people who want to make a difference.
Bongani Justice Makhubela, former South-North volunteer, about the weltwärts community
Connect online in the Worldwide-Network
The Worldwide-Network (WWN) is the digital platform that connects current and former volunteers from every corner of the world – spanning continents from Indonesia to Germany, Brazil, and across Africa. Do you find yourself asking questions like, "What comes after my voluntary service?" or "How can I make the most of my experiences?" These are common concerns for many. In our community, we have a wealth of experiences to share and learn from.
The various spaces in the WWN enable you to start projects, share resources, or simply engage in discussions on global topics with others. You’ll find regional spaces (e.g. Africa or Berlin), thematic spaces (e.g. on sustainability), and a job/internship board. These spaces are your areas to reflect on experiences and develop new ideas together.
If your journey after weltwärts has already taken you further, you can share your insights and knowledge with others in the WWN. In the "Paths after Voluntary Service" space, we support each other by sharing information and experiences on study programs, time abroad, career entry, or volunteering. Together, we inspire and encourage one another.
Insights
What’s next after your voluntary service? What options are there and what experiences have other alumni gained? Read more about paths after voluntary service here - and get inspired!
How a volunteer became a changemaker
From Tanzania to Kellinghusen – and back with a purpose: Witness Makundi turns her voluntary experience into action and founds We4You. What inspired her – and what tips does she have for other returnees with big ideas?
Find out more⟩Our kick-off in Cologne
The weltwärts community has officially started! At the kick-off, people from the weltwärts community came together to celebrate the launch.
Find out more⟩From volunteer to fair change maker
Felix was one of the first weltwärts volunteers to go out into the world in 2008. Ten years later, Felix and his BUNDjugend NRW are winners of the Fairwandler Prize, awarded for their project “Multi-Schulung Flucht”. Are there any connections?
Find out more⟩View from a distance...
Arturo GomezArturo Gomez comes from Peru and spent a year in Freiburg with Color Esperanza e.V.. What experiences have shaped him to this day?
Find out more⟩Active with PFIF
Davide SigiruDavide has been with the PFIF since April 2023. What tasks does he take on and what drives him?
Find out more⟩Our Team
We are the grenzenlos e.V. team behind the weltwärts community.
Verena Müller-Fried
Coordination, networking & communication
Amelie Makanzo
Events & Community-Building
Frederik Hornung
Development of fund & financing structure
Sonja Sassenberg
Communication, fund & structure development
Michaela Frint
Finance & Controlling
Contact us!
Do you have a specific question, want to get involved or just want to say hello? We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
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