- Download the app
-
Volunteer Opportunities
Top Destinations
See all volunteer opportunitiesWhat type of experience are you looking for?
- Academy
- Community Blog
- WP Life
- Exclusive discounts
- How it works
- Help Center
- Sign out
- Log In
- Sign Up
- Become a Host
- English
elbén
You will get to know the local as well as Syrian culture and have time to discover the student town Münster!
Also, you have the opportunity to contribute with your own project or small activity to show something of your skills and experience. We are excited to get to know you!
You will work in one of our bistros together with our experienced team.
We also have a new project in the making: in Köln (Cologne)! Let`s talk about the different possibilities and which city you prefer!
Some content was translated automatically. Show original
Reviews
Staff & Host
Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
About the experience in: Münster, Germany
Italy
My first volunteering experience, and I couldn't have asked for a better one! I felt very comfortable from the beginning. Münster is the perfect city if you're looking for a balance between nature and events, and the people are incredibly welcoming and friendly. The working hours are respected, and not speaking the language is not a problem at all. You also have the opportunity to meet lots of people from different backgrounds and create genuine connections. I highly recommend this experience! A big thank you to Moritz and the whole the project team for making this volunteering experience special.
about 2 months ago
Moritz replied
We’re really pleased that you enjoyed it so much and that you had a great first volunteering experience with us! You’re always very welcome to come back! :)
About the experience in: Münster, Germany
Brazil
My experience in the project was great. Although I had a busy routine with the start of my studies, the managers were always very flexible and understanding with time schedule and other routines. The experience of living in the project WG was amazing and the best part of it.
6 months ago
About the experience in: Münster, Germany
Greece
I volunteered at the project for one month and had a really positive experience. The team was kind, welcoming, and easy to work with, creating a friendly environment from the start…The people I lived with made the experience even more special, as we shared great moments and built strong connections. Overall, I'm grateful for the experience and would recommend it.
6 months ago
Nedal replied
Thank you Myrto for your wonderful review!
It means a great deal to us to hear that you felt welcomed and at home from the very beginning. Building that kind of warm, connected environment is something we truly care about!
We're also so happy you built strong bonds with the people you lived with. Those connections are often what volunteers remember most.
Thank you for being part of the Elben family! You were a wonderful addition to our team. We hope our paths cross again someday!
About the experience in: Münster, Germany
United Kingdom
My experience was brilliant. The work is nice and simple and all the staff are super helpful. The location is perfect, only a 5 minute walk into the city. A true social experience where I met so many great people. Moritz is always on standby if you need help with literary anything which is super helpful. Overall 10/10 experience.
7 months ago
Nedal replied
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Louis! We’re really happy that you had such a great time with us! Great to hear that you enjoyed the work, the team, and the location of the apartment, and that you were able to meet so many cool people. That’s exactly how the experience should be :)
Thanks for your help, the kind words, and for helping us get new bicycles! Now summer and new volunteers can come! All the best to you and many more wonderful volunteer assignments!
About the experience in: Münster, Germany
United Kingdom
I had a great time at the project! BUT, the police arrested the other volunteer I was working with and she was deported for working illegally, as they didn't believe she was volunteering. Please do not undertake this placement unless you can legally work in Germany, not just volunteer. Münster is a gorgeous city with lots to do. The flat is well-placed, and the flatmates are amazing people! The work is busy but easy, and basic German plus good English is enough. Food gets repetitive but it's free and tasty. If you can legally work in Germany, I would highly recommend this volunteering!
7 months ago
Nedal replied
Thank you very much for your honest and positive feedback - we are glad that you felt comfortable with elbēn! We are very sorry that you had to experience this difficult situation and that it unsettled you. For us, volunteer work is not illegal, but we have adjusted our processes and will initially only accept volunteers with a valid work permit until we know more. Thanks in any case for your kind words about the location, the accommodation & the team! All the best to you, Cally!