Volunteer opportunities highlighted in Bornheim and Cologne

Various volunteer opportunities were highlighted at a local volunteer fair in Bornheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Förderkreis kanthari e. V. presented ways to support international social change through local involvement. The organization supports individuals in Kerala, India, who initiate social transformations in their own communities. Volunteers can assist through public relations, event support, or by sharing professional expertise without needing to travel to India.

In the Cologne region, the Evangelischer Kirchenverband Köln und Region is offering training for volunteer pastoral care. According to Pastor Dorit Felsch, the training aims to qualify individuals to support others while maintaining their own well-being and recognizing personal boundaries. While no formal prerequisites or church membership are required, applicants must commit to at least 15 hours of monthly volunteer work for three years following the free training.