Events
STC Cologne Social Gathering: World Cup Viewing Party
Zucker Sülz: International language Cafe – In the Park
Join us as we combine a STC Cologne Social Gathering and one of our re-occurring events, Zucker Sülz language Cafe in the Park. Come practice your English or German and meet some new people. Bring a chair or blanket and a snack to share.
Where: Beethoven Park (across from play-ground), Neuenhöfer Allee 10 · Köln (exact pinned location you can find on MEETUP)
When: Saturday, June 20 from 16:00 to 18:00
Creative Crafts for Ukrainian Women
Join us as we facilitate a time of creativity for Ukrainian Women. We will provide a special/unique craft for these ladies to create. Volunteers will assist and invite the ladies into conversation.
Where: Luxemburger Str. 273, 50939 Köln – STC KOELN Office
When: September 10
Time: 16:00 – 19:00 to set up/event/cleanup
To Register sign up HERE
Global Volunteer Day: Trash Pickup
Join us on Global Volunteer Day as we pick up trash along Cologne’s beloved greenbelt!
When: June 13
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Meeting Point: Köln Eifelwall/Stadtarchiv Bus Stop (142) direction Bonn (line 18)
End Point: Bachemer Straße (Haltestelle WISO Fakultät)
Register HERE
Register also on MEETUP
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
Meeting Point: STC Office, Luxemburger Straße 273, 50939 Cologne, Germany
Register HERE
Register also on MEETUP
Water Fun Day at EAE
We’re spending an afternoon full of water fun with the children at the initial reception center for refugees in Cologne-Bayenthal. Water balloon fights, throwing games, soccer, face painting, or getting creative with the kids—every volunteer can contribute in a way that’s fun. Help us bring a lot of joy to the children!
All volunteer must fill out this security form to enter the property by July 6.
Date and Time: July 11, 10:00 a.m. to approx. 1:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Initial Reception Center for Refugees (EAE), Schönhäuserstr. 10-16, 50968 Cologne
Ongoing Projects
German Table
Meet, talk and connection
Join us for our next gathering! We’ll be catching up, building up our community her in Sülz, and enjoying the night together! As always, drinks are available (donations for drinks are appreciated!)
When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays (Some exceptions) 19:00
Where: STC KOELN Office- Luxemburger Str. 273, 50939 Köln
For all upcoming dates and to register click HERE
Are you looking for a place to test your language skills? Every 14 days on Saturdays, we offer the opportunity to get to know each other in relaxed conversations in German and English. Come and improve your language skills or meet new people! Enjoy delicious coffee/tea and experience even better conversations.
For the palate: delicious coffee/tea and homemade cake
For the soul: encouraging conversations in German and English.
Venue: EFG – Cologne City Mission, Berrenrather Str. 354, 50937 Cologne-Sülz
Directions: Line 18: Sülzgürtel stop and 5 minutes by foot, Line 13, bus 130, 134 and 978: Berrenrather Str. / Gürtel stop and 2 minutes by foot
Opening hours: every second week on Saturdays, from 16:00 to 18:00
Everyone is cordially invited!
Find us on MEET UP
Together we will help the Housing First Initiative of Vringstreff e.V. renovate apartments for formerly homeless people and assist with their move-in. This includes tasks such as:
- Moving assistance – transporting furniture and personal belongings to the client’s apartment
- Assembling furniture
- Painting (painting walls/ceilings)
- Laying flooring (PVC/carpet, laminate, installing baseboards)
- Installing ceiling lights
- Connecting televisions
- Transporting donated furniture from the donor to the recipient
- Spontaneous assignments; these are usually planned two weeks in advance
- Serve the City should provide a full team of 2–4 people for each assignment.
For interest or to participate with upcoming Housing First Projects join the volunteer team on WHATSAPP.
We’re looking for ongoing volunteers for projects in the
EAE (European Homecare) Köln!
We work passionately for the wellbeing of Refugees in the EAE Köln (Refugee First- Intake Center). Our mission is to support the residents in their daily lives as well as to improve their quality of life through a variety of projects. We need your help in this valuable work.
WHAT WE DO:
- Sports Projects: We organize regular sports and activities to help improve community and fitness for the residents. Whether through Football tournaments, Volleyball matches or Picnics in the park, there is something available for everyone.
- Art Projects: Creativity knows no borders! We offer a variety of activities ranging from painting workshops to theater productions to music projects. Everyone has the chance to discover their artistic talents.
- Beautification Projects: With our beautification projects we seek to improve and beautify the Refugee center and its surroundings. These include gardening, renovation, and other creative ways to bring more beauty into the community.
WHY GET INVOLVED?
- Do something good: Your help makes a real difference in the lives of people who are in urgent need of help.
- Have new experiences: Get to know people from different cultures and gain valuable volunteer experience.
- Experience community: Become a part of an active and caring community that does some big things together.
Want to get involved?!
Are you interested in becoming a part of our team that regularly serves and supports
our projects at EAE? Let us know by registering on our website! It doesn’t matter if you
have a little time or a lot of time to give – together we’ll find the right opportunity for you
to get involved.
UNIKLINIK KOELN
Long-Term Volunteers needed
The University Hospital Cologne offers medical care at the cutting edge of medical knowledge and expertise. Every day, the people who work here are committed to the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Volunteers also make a significant and unmistakable contribution by listening, showing compassion and exchanging ideas from person to person.
Must know German.
For more information and to register, sign up HERE
