Share your experiences
During your volunteer year, you gained valuable experiences – a treasure worth sharing! Share your stories, stay connected with the community, and help design workshops that inspire others and strengthen the weltwärts community.
Sharing is caring: Inspire others with your experiences
The weltwärts community thrives on the stories, ideas, and commitment of its members. Become a part of it and make your contribution.
Share your story
Your voluntary service has left its mark, and you want to pass on your experiences? Write a report and tell your story from your weltwärts year. Your report could be published on our website, in volunteer service portals, or in newspapers. Let your memories speak and inspire others!
Write to us⟩#ShareContent
Many organisations, alumni associations, weltwärts and the weltwärts community are active on social media and you can support them! Follow them, share their posts, or get creative and create your own content. Every post helps strengthen the community!
Why get involved?
Give others a glimpse into your weltwärts year, motivate the next generation of volunteers and help keep the weltwärts network alive. Dive into the experiences and stories of other alumni – you’ll find their reports here.
Find out more⟩Your opinion matters!
Have you just returned from your voluntary service? Then take part in the next volunteer survey and help improve the weltwärts program. Together we shape the future of weltwärts!
Your Feedback⟩Worldwide connected – your opportunities for exchange
The weltwärts community offers you many ways to network, exchange ideas, and stay involved – whether in the Worldwide-Network (WWN), alumni associations, or exciting events. Connect with others, discover new perspectives, and be inspired by the community’s diversity. Together, we create spaces for global issues, projects, and meaningful connections!
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.
Join an alumni association
Are you looking to stay connected with fellow alumni, either on a long-term basis or for occasional collaborations on exciting projects? Then alumni associations are the perfect fit for you. They provide opportunities to network both locally and globally, while allowing you to contribute your own interests. Here, we introduce two alumni associations. Do you know of an association you'd like to see highlighted? We’d love to hear your suggestions!
Grenzenlos e.V.
This association is dedicated to addressing global injustices and the role of voluntary services, advocating for the political representation of volunteer interests, and promoting borderless perspectives in the pursuit of a better life for all. Here, you can actively engage in advocating for civil society issues. Be sure to explore what grenzenlos has to offer!
To the website⟩Get involved locally
Alumni networks of sending organizations
Many sending organizations offer dedicated alumni networks, creating excellent opportunities to stay connected with fellow former volunteers. Explore what your organization provides and discover how you can continue to engage!
Experience the community at events
Nothing builds stronger connections than meeting face-to-face. Join engaging events such as alumni meet-ups, workshops, or seminars – available both online and in person – to network and share experiences. Check out our event calendar for a list of upcoming opportunities.
Your next step
Together, we can build an active, diverse, and inspiring community. Explore the WWN, connect through alumni associations, or join one of the upcoming events. We look forward to meeting you!
Share your knowledge, inspire others: Lead workshops
Would you like to share your personal experiences from your weltwärts year and lead a workshop? Great! Your knowledge and experiences can inspire others, open up new perspectives, and spark discussions about global issues. There are many exciting ways and places to offer workshops!
Where can you lead workshops?
Which global topics and personal experiences can you turn into workshop content?
Opportunities for engagement
Share how others can get involved – locally or globally – and motivate them to take action.
Methods and reflection
Create space for critical reflection on privilege, biases, and the power dynamics between the Global North and South.
Global interconnections
Explore key issues like climate change, social justice, or sustainable development from a global perspective.
Intercultural experiences
Talk about moments of cultural difference and connection – and what you learned from them.