Community Building
The weltwärts community thrives thanks to your active participation! Whether at the local, regional, or global level, you can connect with fellow alumni, initiate projects, and share your ideas. Find like-minded individuals, become a host, or contribute by organizing exciting events. #TogetherWeMove
Connect with others
Do you want to exchange experiences about life in Germany? Are you looking for a place to stay in Chile? Or do you want to share your experiences from your volunteer service in Uganda? Then the Worldwide-Network (WWN), the community’s social network, is the perfect place for you! In the Member Map, you can find current and former volunteers near you and filter by host country or couchsurfing hosts. This allows you to connect with volunteers from all over the world, share ideas, and form groups. In the WWN, you’ll find former volunteers from all over the world. Connect, share your ideas, or start a group – be part of it!
On WhatsApp, you can easily connect with other alumni and join a regional group in your area. By doing so, you can meet fellow alumni, exchange ideas, and collaborate on local or regional projects. You'll also stay up to date on the latest news from the weltwärts community. There are already WhatsApp groups for Berlin, NRW, Niedersachsen, Sachsen, Bayern, BaWü, Rheinland-Pfalz, Hessen, and a group for (former) South-North volunteers. You don’t see your region listed? Then start a new group! The goal of the community is to engage all interested alumni globally. We’d be happy to invite you to a WhatsApp group or help you create a new subgroup!
Help us grow and strengthen the weltwärts community. Do you know friends or fellow volunteers who haven’t joined yet? Share our website, invite them to the Worldwide-Network, or ask them to follow us on Instagram. Let’s build this community together! #TogetherIsMore
From the community for the community
Do you want to get involved in the community? Your talents and ideas are in demand! Whether online or live: we look forward to your support!
Events
Do you have ideas, workshops, or projects you would like to contribute? Or would you like to assist with media coverage at our next event? Support the weltwärts community team by helping organize or host the upcoming Community Weekend or South–North meet-up!
Get in touch⟩Be a host
Make sure regional or thematic groups meet regularly and keep the spark alive. Create a welcoming group atmosphere where community, exchange, or projects can thrive.
Interest?⟩Content creation & videography
Join us in showcasing the weltwärts community on social media! Whether you’re behind the camera or crafting posts, your creativity can help us tell our story.
Support South-North alumni
Get involved in setting up and organizing a fund for former South-North volunteers – the team at grenzenlos welcomes your time, ideas, or financial contributions.
Find out more⟩Strengthen the community worldwide
You’ve returned from your volunteer service in Germany and want to stay connected or meet other alumni in your area? Here are a few ways you can help strengthen the weltwärts community beyond Germany:
Start (inter)regional groups
No network in your region yet? Help us establish a new local or regional network and become an integral part of building the community.
WhatsApp groups
Use the weltwärts community WhatsApp group to connect with other former volunteers and exchange experiences.
Worldwide-Network
Sign up for the WWN and find alumni near you or in the country where you volunteered. Connect, start projects, and become part of a global network.
Digital South-North hangouts
Connect online with fellow alumni – share your experiences, discuss topics that matter to you, reflect on your return journey, or simply chat about life after your volunteer service.
Set up a fund
Are you a former South-North volunteer looking for financial support to bring your ideas to life after your service? Help build a fund or submit your project idea.
Connect with partner networks
There is the South African Alumni Network and other regional partner networks you can reach out to if you are looking for contacts nearby.
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!