Opportunities to get active in Berlin
This is where actions with a date, regular volunteering and current needs from initiatives, associations and public bodies will appear — each with the task, place or online note, requirements and the responsible organisation.
94 opportunities
Demonstration
Wöchentliche Fahrraddemonstration Kantstraße
- When
- 09/11/2026 · 17:30–19:00
- Organisation
- Changing Cities e. V.
- Place
- Savignyplatz, Nordseite
Open meeting · start something
Offenes Treffen der ADFC-Stadtteilgruppe Treptow-Köpenick
- When
- 10/11/2026 · 19:00–21:00
- Organisation
- Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club, Landesverband Berlin e. V. (ADFC Berlin)
- Place
- Rathaus Johannisthal, Sterndamm 102, Raum 106
Open meeting · start something
Netzwerktreffen Fahrradfreundliches Tempelhof-Schöneberg
- When
- 11/11/2026 · 19:00–21:00
- Organisation
- Netzwerk Fahrradfreundliches Tempelhof-Schöneberg
- Place
- Jugendverkehrsschule Sachsendamm, Eingang Vorarlberger Damm
Hands-on action
MitMachTag im Gemeinschaftsgarten himmelbeet
- When
- 15/11/2026 · 11:00–15:00
- Organisation
- himmelbeet gemeinnützige GmbH (Gemeinschaftsgarten Wedding)
- Place
- himmelbeet Gemeinschaftsgarten und Café, Gartenstraße 77 (Ecke Grenzstraße), 13355 Berlin · Mitte
- Requirements
- no prior knowledge needed
Open meeting · start something
Offenes Treffen der ADFC-Stadtteilgruppe Spandau
- When
- 18/11/2026 · 19:00–21:00
- Organisation
- ADFC-Stadtteilgruppe Spandau
- Place
- Stadtteilladen Wilhelmstadt, Adamstraße 39
Hands-on action
Baumpflanzaktion im Kienbergpark
- When
- 21/11/2026 · 10:00–14:30
- Organisation
- Gärten der Welt / Grün Berlin GmbH
- Place
- Umweltbildungszentrum Kienbergpark, Am Wuhleteich, Gottfried-Funeck-Weg, 12683 Berlin · Marzahn-Hellersdorf
Demonstration
Demonstration für den Radverkehr auf der Marienfelder Allee
- When
- 24/11/2026 · 17:30–19:00
- Organisation
- Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club, Landesverband Berlin e. V. (ADFC Berlin)
- Place
- Marienfelder Allee, vor der Bibliothek Marienfelde
Open meeting · start something
Offenes Treffen der ADFC-Stadtteilgruppe Wuhletal
- When
- 24/11/2026 · 18:00–20:00
- Organisation
- ADFC-Stadtteilgruppe Wuhletal (Marzahn-Hellersdorf)
- Place
- Stadtteilzentrum Kompass, Kummerower Ring 42
Donating
Autumn and winter clothing for the Caritas children's clothing store
The children's clothing store currently accepts washed autumn and winter clothing for children and toys in good condition.
- Organisation
- Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin e. V.
- Place
- Caritas-Kinderkleiderkammer, Pfalzburger Straße 18, 10719 Berlin · Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
- What is needed?
- Donations in kind
- needed until
- 01/12/2026
- Charitable status
- verified · Source
Donating
Autumn and winter clothing for the Caritas clothing store
The central clothing store currently only accepts well-kept, washed autumn and winter clothing in small quantities.
- Organisation
- Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin e. V.
- Place
- Caritas-Kleiderkammer, Residenzstraße 90 (Eingang Reginhardstraße), 13409 Berlin · Reinickendorf
- What is needed?
- Donations in kind
- needed until
- 01/12/2026
- Charitable status
- verified · Source
Donating
Clothing donations for the Red Cross clothing store in Moabit
The clothing store accepts freshly washed clothing of all kinds, shoes, bed linen and towels; no sleeping bags or blankets.
- Organisation
- DRK-Kreisverband Berlin-Zentrum e. V.
- Place
- DRK-Kleiderkammer, Gotzkowskystraße 8 (Eingang Ecke Zwinglistraße), 10555 Berlin-Moabit · Mitte
- What is needed?
- Donations in kind
- needed until
- 01/12/2026
- Charitable status
- Charitable status not verified – ask the organisation before donating.
Donating
Pet food and pet supplies for Berliner Tiertafel
The Tiertafel passes donated food and well-kept supplies on to pet owners on low incomes; transport boxes and cages are not needed.
- Organisation
- Berliner Tiertafel e. V.
- Place
- Ausgabestelle der Berliner Tiertafel, Wustrower Straße 18, 13051 Berlin · Lichtenberg
- What is needed?
- Donations in kind
- needed until
- 01/12/2026
- Charitable status
- Charitable status not verified – ask the organisation before donating.
Donating
Sleeping bags, sleeping mats and tents for Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe
According to its needs list, the association especially asks for sleeping bags, sleeping mats and tents for homeless people.
- Organisation
- Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe e. V.
- Place
- Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe e. V., Lynarstraße 38, 13353 Berlin (Wedding) · Mitte
- What is needed?
- Donations in kind
- needed until
- 01/12/2026
- Charitable status
- verified · Source
Donating
Sleeping mats, sleeping bags and warm clothing for the Jenny De la Torre Foundation's clothing store
The clothing store for homeless patients currently needs trousers, sleeping mats and backpacks, among other things; drop-off only after arranging it by phone.
- Organisation
- Jenny De la Torre Stiftung
- Place
- Kleiderkammer der Jenny De la Torre Stiftung, Pflugstraße 12, 10115 Berlin · Mitte
- What is needed?
- Donations in kind
- needed until
- 01/12/2026
- Charitable status
- Charitable status not verified – ask the organisation before donating.
Donating
Donations in kind for Tierheim Berlin
Pet supplies from the wish list, e.g. blankets and chews; currently no transport boxes or scratching posts.
- Organisation
- Tierschutzverein für Berlin (Tierheim Berlin)
- Place
- Spendenbox am Haupteingang, Tierheim Berlin, Hausvaterweg 39
- What is needed?
- Donations in kind
- needed until
- 01/12/2026
- Charitable status
- verified · Source
Donating
Winter clothing for the clothing store
- Organisation
- Berliner Stadtmission
- Place
- TEXTILHAFEN, Storkower Straße 139 D
- What is needed?
- Donations in kind
- needed until
- 01/12/2026
- Charitable status
- Charitable status not verified – ask the organisation before donating.
Open meeting · start something
Offenes Treffen der ADFC-Stadtteilgruppe Lichtenberg
- When
- 03/12/2026 · 19:00–21:00
- Organisation
- Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club, Landesverband Berlin e. V. (ADFC Berlin)
- Place
- Interkultureller Garten Lichtenberg, Liebenwalder Straße 12
Open meeting · start something
Offenes Treffen der ADFC-Stadtteilgruppe Steglitz-Zehlendorf
- When
- 03/12/2026 · 19:00–21:00
- Organisation
- Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club, Landesverband Berlin e. V. (ADFC Berlin)
- Place
- Nachbarschaftszentrum BENN, Hindenburgdamm 89
Open meeting · start something
Offenes Treffen der ADFC-Stadtteilgruppe Tempelhof
- When
- 03/12/2026 · 19:30–21:30
- Organisation
- Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club, Landesverband Berlin e. V. (ADFC Berlin)
- Place
- Viktoriastraße 10-18, Tempelhof
Open meeting · start something
Offenes Treffen der ADFC-Stadtteilgruppe Schöneberg
- When
- 07/12/2026 · 19:00–21:00
- Organisation
- Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club, Landesverband Berlin e. V. (ADFC Berlin)
- Place
- Raum für Beteiligung, Dominicusstraße 11
Volunteering
Berlin animal welfare youth group at the animal shelter
Children and teenagers make toys for the shelter animals and help at stands during the association’s events.
- Organisation
- Tierschutzverein für Berlin (Tierheim Berlin)
- Place
- Tierheim Berlin, Hausvaterweg 39 · Lichtenberg
- Frequency
- monthly
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Minimum age
- 10
Volunteering
Cleaning and repairing nest boxes in Spandau Forest
Outside the breeding season you help empty, map and repair or replace nest boxes in Spandau Forest.
- Organisation
- NABU Berlin (Bezirksgruppe Spandau)
- Place
- Spandauer Forst · Spandau
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Requirements
- no prior knowledge needed
Volunteering
Evening shifts at the Lehrter Straße winter emergency shelter
In the evening you serve food to the guests, collect donations and help in the scullery, and if needed in the clothing store or luggage desk.
- Organisation
- Berliner Stadtmission
- Place
- Notübernachtung 1, Lehrter Straße 68, 10557 Berlin · Mitte
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- 4.3 h
- Minimum age
- 18
Volunteering
Habitat care at Köppchensee
With the working group you look after the open landscape, the old orchard and new plantings in the nature reserve.
- Organisation
- NABU Berlin (Bezirksgruppe Pankow)
- Place
- Naturschutzgebiet Niedermoorwiesen am Tegeler Fließ (Köppchensee) · Pankow
- Frequency
- monthly
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Requirements
- no prior knowledge needed
Volunteering
Helping at Caritas emergency shelters, soup kitchens and warming rooms
In facilities for homeless people you prepare food, talk with guests and listen.
- Organisation
- Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin e. V.
- Place
- Berlin-wide
- Frequency
- flexible
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Helping at a LAIB und SEELE food distribution point
You join the team at a distribution point in your district that collects, sorts and hands out food to customers.
- Organisation
- Berliner Tafel e. V.
- Place
- Berlin-wide
- Frequency
- weekly
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Helping at the Warmth Lounge in the Humboldt Forum
From November to April you welcome guests in a warming room and offer hot drinks, small meals and donated items.
- Organisation
- Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e. V., Regionalverband Berlin
- Place
- Wärme-Lounge im Humboldt Forum, Berlin-Mitte · Mitte
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Helping with family activities at Villa Mittelhof
You help with the weekly family breakfast or the outdoor activity in the garden, mainly with preparation and clearing up.
- Organisation
- Mittelhof e. V.
- Place
- Villa Mittelhof, Königstraße 42–43 (Zehlendorf) · Steglitz-Zehlendorf
- Frequency
- weekly
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Köpenick children’s group: nature conservation in the forest
Every week, children aged 8 and over go out into Köpenick Forest, observe wildlife and build and look after nesting aids.
- Organisation
- NABU Berlin (Bezirksgruppe Treptow-Köpenick)
- Place
- Jugendklub Würfel, Alfred-Randt-Straße 54 (Köpenick), Touren im Köpenicker Forst · Treptow-Köpenick
- Frequency
- weekly
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Minimum age
- 8
Share knowledge, mentoring
Lead online group courses and German courses
From home you lead an online course for a group of school students, for example tutoring or German.
- Organisation
- Lern-Fair e. V.
- Place
- online
- Frequency
- flexible
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
NABU young nature explorers group in Spandau
Once a month, children aged 6 to 10 explore habitats in Spandau, observe animals and plants and follow tracks.
- Organisation
- NABU Berlin (Bezirksgruppe Spandau)
- Place
- wechselnde Lebensräume in Spandau · Spandau
- Frequency
- monthly
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Minimum age
- 6
Volunteering
NAJU children's group in Altglienicke
Children explore nature together: planting wildflowers and vegetables, watching birds, building insect hotels.
- Organisation
- NAJU Berlin (Jugendverband des NABU Berlin)
- Place
- Café des CABUWAZI Altglienicke, Venusstraße 90 · Treptow-Köpenick
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- 2 h
- Minimum age
- 6
Volunteering
NAJU children’s group “Die Reinis” in Reinickendorf
Once a month, children aged 7 and over go out into nature and get involved in nature conservation.
- Organisation
- NAJU Berlin (Jugendverband des NABU Berlin)
- Place
- wechselnde Treffpunkte in Reinickendorf (z. B. Fließtal, Flughafensee, Tegeler Forst) · Reinickendorf
- Frequency
- monthly
- Time per session
- 2 h
- Minimum age
- 7
Volunteering
Near-natural green space care at the Vierling pond
You help with care sessions in the green space around the pond so that habitats for birds and small animals are preserved.
- Organisation
- BUND Berlin e. V. (Landesverband)
- Place
- Grünanlage am Naturteich Vierling (zwischen Argentinischer Allee und Krumme Lanke) · Steglitz-Zehlendorf
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Nest box care in Treptower Park
You help the district group check, clean and repair the nest boxes in Treptower Park.
- Organisation
- NABU Berlin (Bezirksgruppe Treptow-Köpenick)
- Place
- Treptower Park · Treptow-Köpenick
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Requirements
- no prior knowledge needed
Share knowledge, mentoring
One-to-one online tutoring for school students
You support a school student with learning online and agree together when and for how long you meet.
- Organisation
- Lern-Fair e. V.
- Place
- online
- Frequency
- flexible
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Requirements
- no prior knowledge needed
Share knowledge, mentoring
Online mentoring for first-generation students
In the online network you answer questions about studying and starting a career, or accompany people digitally over a longer period.
- Organisation
- ArbeiterKind.de gGmbH
- Place
- online
- Frequency
- flexible
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Open gardening at the Britz forest garden
On Wednesdays you garden with the community in the near-natural forest garden and look after trees, perennials and beds.
- Organisation
- Waldgarten Berlin-Britz e. V.
- Place
- Waldgarten Berlin-Britz, südlich des Britzer Gartens (Zugang über den Hochspannungsweg) · Neukölln
- Frequency
- weekly
- Time per session
- 3 h
- Requirements
- no prior knowledge needed
Share knowledge, mentoring
Reading mentorship at a daycare centre or primary school
Each week you read with children at a daycare centre or school, one to one or in small groups, and support their language and reading skills.
- Organisation
- BERLINER LESEPATEN (Projekt der VBKI gGmbH)
- Place
- Kitas und Schulen in Wohnortnähe · Berlin-wide
- Frequency
- weekly
- Time per session
- 2–3 h
Volunteering
Serving meals at the Café Krause winter shelter café in Kreuzberg
During the cold season you welcome homeless and needy guests and serve hot meals and drinks.
- Organisation
- Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e. V., Regionalverband Berlin
- Place
- Café Krause, St.-Thomas-Kirche, Mariannenplatz 28, 10997 Berlin · Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Sorting food and packing bags at Berliner Tafel
You sort rescued and donated food at the headquarters on the wholesale market and pack bags for distribution points and social facilities.
- Organisation
- Berliner Tafel e. V.
- Place
- Zentrale der Berliner Tafel, Berliner Großmarkt, Beusselstraße 44 N-Q, Halle 1, 10553 Berlin · Mitte
- Frequency
- flexible
- Time per session
- 4–4.5 h
- Minimum age
- 18
Share knowledge, mentoring
Telephone friendship with an older person (Silbernetz friendship)
You call a lonely older person once a week at an agreed time for a conversation of up to one hour.
- Organisation
- Silbernetz e. V.
- Place
- online
- Frequency
- weekly
- Time per session
- 0–1 h
Volunteering
Visiting partnership with an older person
You regularly visit an older person who lives alone and spend free time together.
- Organisation
- Freunde alter Menschen e. V.
- Place
- Berlin-wide
- Frequency
- every two weeks
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Visiting service for older people and people in need of care
Once a week you visit an older person or someone in need of care, keep them company and accompany them on walks or errands.
- Organisation
- Mittelhof e. V.
- Place
- Kontaktstelle PflegeEngagement, Villa Mittelhof, Königstraße 42–43 (Einsätze im Bezirk) · Steglitz-Zehlendorf
- Frequency
- weekly
- Time per session
- 2 h
Volunteering
Volunteer advising in the oskar advice team
In the team of the Lichtenberg volunteer agency you advise people who are looking for a suitable volunteer role.
- Organisation
- oskar | freiwilligenagentur lichtenberg
- Place
- Lichtenberg
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Volunteer afternoon at the himmelbeet community garden
On Wednesdays you help look after the shared beds and maintain the garden.
- Organisation
- himmelbeet gemeinnützige GmbH (Gemeinschaftsgarten Wedding)
- Place
- himmelbeet Gemeinschaftsgarten, Gartenstraße 77 (Wedding) · Mitte
- Frequency
- weekly
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
Volunteering
Volunteer calls on the Silbertelefon hotline
You hold conversations of up to 20 minutes with older people who call the hotline, using an internet connection at home.
- Organisation
- Silbernetz e. V.
- Place
- online
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Requirements
- prior knowledge required
Volunteering
Volunteer chat counselling for young people in crisis
You counsel children and young people in crisis via chat, as a digital volunteer role you can do from anywhere.
- Organisation
- krisenchat gGmbH
- Place
- online
- Frequency
- flexible
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Requirements
- prior knowledge required
Volunteering
Co-leading the Treptow children’s group
Regularly help accompany and look after a children’s group (ages 7–13).
- Organisation
- NAJU Berlin (Jugendverband des NABU Berlin)
- Place
- Treptower Park und Plänterwald, im Winter Waldschule Plänterwald · Treptow-Köpenick
- Frequency
- every two weeks
- Time per session
- 2 h
Volunteering
Community gardening at Fanny-Hensel-Weg
Tend the beds (dry perennial bed, edible garden).
- Organisation
- BUND Berlin e. V. (Projekt ANAAB – Anhaltend Nachhaltig am Anhalter Bahnhof)
- Place
- Fanny-Hensel-Weg, Kreuzberg (öffentlicher Weg) · Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
- Frequency
- not stated by the organisation
- Time per session
- 1.5 h
- Requirements
- no prior knowledge needed
Volunteering
Helping in the dog houses (Tierheim Berlin)
- Organisation
- Tierschutzverein für Berlin (Tierheim Berlin)
- Place
- Tierheim Berlin, Hausvaterweg 39, 13057 Berlin
- Frequency
- weekly
- Time per session
- not stated by the organisation
- Requirements
- prior knowledge required
- Minimum age
- 18
Green project · join by arrangement
Balkon-Wettbewerb der horizont Wohnungsgenossenschaft
- Place
- Marzahn-Hellersdorf
Green project · join by arrangement
Begrünter Gewerbehof der WeiberWirtschaft eG
- Place
- Mitte
Green project · open to newcomers
Das summende brummende Fensterbrett
- Place
- Pankow
Green project · join by arrangement
Urban-Gardening-Fläche am Breitscheidplatz
- Place
- Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Green project · open to newcomers
Gemeinschaftsbeete am Fanny-Hensel-Weg
- Place
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Green project · open to newcomers
NIRGENDWO Umweltbildungszentrum & Kulturort
- Place
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Green project · join by arrangement
Allmende-Kontor
- Place
- Neukölln
Green project · join by arrangement
August-Heyn-Gartenarbeitsschule Neukölln
- Place
- Neukölln
Green project · join by arrangement
Bürgergarten Moabiter Stadtgarten
- Place
- Mitte
Green project · join by arrangement
Bürgergarten am Wassertor
- Place
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Green project · open to newcomers
Essbare Straße
- Place
- Mitte
Green project · open to newcomers
Garten des Nachbarschaftshauses Urbanstraße
- Place
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Borkzeile
- Place
- Spandau
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Schulfarm ASS)
- Place
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Hakenfelde
- Place
- Spandau
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Ilse Demme
- Place
- Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Lichtenberg
- Place
- Lichtenberg
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Pankow
- Place
- Pankow
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Reinickendorf
- Place
- Reinickendorf
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Steglitz-Zehlendorf
- Place
- Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Tiergarten
- Place
- Mitte
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Treptow-Köpenick
- Place
- Treptow-Köpenick
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule Wedding
- Place
- Mitte
Green project · join by arrangement
Gartenarbeitsschule und Freilandlabor Tempelhof-Schöneberg
- Place
- Tempelhof-Schöneberg
Green project · join by arrangement
Kiez-Parklet an der Familien- und Begegnungsstätte Schmiede
- Place
- Lichtenberg
Green project · join by arrangement
Kulturgarten Kulturinsel Thälmann-Park
- Place
- Pankow
Green project · join by arrangement
NABU-Naturgarten Pankow
- Place
- Pankow
Green project · open to newcomers
Nachbarschaftsgarten Kreuzberg (Kolonie am Flughafen)
- Place
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Green project · join by arrangement
Naturhof Malchow
- Place
- Lichtenberg
Green project · open to newcomers
Naturschutzstation Hahneberg
- Place
- Spandau
Green project · open to newcomers
Parklet vor dem Stadtteilladen Turmstraße
- Place
- Mitte
Green project · join by arrangement
Peace of Land
- Place
- Pankow
Green project · open to newcomers
Prachttomate
- Place
- Neukölln
Green project · open to newcomers
Prinzessinnengarten Kollektiv Neukölln
- Place
- Neukölln
Green project · open to newcomers
Pyramidengarten
- Place
- Neukölln
Green project · join by arrangement
Tiny Forest „Moawald“
- Place
- Mitte
Green project · open to newcomers
Waldgarten Berlin-Britz
- Place
- Neukölln
Green project · join by arrangement
Waldschule Grunewald mit Waldmuseum
- Place
- Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Green project · join by arrangement
Waldschule Spandau
- Place
- Spandau
Green project · join by arrangement
Waldschule Zehlendorf
- Place
- Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Green project · open to newcomers
himmelbeet
- Place
- Mitte
Green project · open to newcomers
mauergarten
- Place
- Pankow
Green project · open to newcomers
Ökowerk Teufelssee
- Place
- Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf