Social Project Münster, Germany

4.5
(28 reviews)28

Come help our project and make impact!

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Connect with international travelers
25 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
20 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Bartending
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Our philosophy is based on the idea that food can connect cultures and create encounters between people. That is why from the beginning in 2016 the project aims at being the bridge between Syrian refugees and permanent residents. Since 2019 we stopped calling those people refugees. Nowadays we focus on interculture encounters-without borders and with hearts- by running restaurants and food trucks where food and culture compliment each other.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner German
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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28 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Social Project

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 25 Meeting international travelers
  • 20 Meeting locals
  • 16 Practicing English
  • 16 Immersing in the local culture
  • 11 Developing social awareness
  • 4 Creating true social impact
Manuela

Italy

5

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.

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! :)

caio

Brazil

5

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

Myrto

Greece

5

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!

Louis

United Kingdom

5

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

Vielen Dank für dein tolles Feedback Louis! Es freut uns sehr, dass du so eine gute Zeit bei uns hattest! Super zu hören, dass dir die Arbeit, das Team und die Lage der Wohnung so gefallen haben & du so viele coole Leute kennenlernen konntest. Genau so soll die Erfahrung sein :)
Danke dir für deine Hilfe, die lieben Worte und dass du uns geholfen hast, neue Fahrräder zu besorgen! Jetzt kann der Sommer und neue Freiwillige kommen! Alles Gute für dich & viele weitere schöne Freiwilligeneinsätze!

Cally

United Kingdom

4

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

Vielen Dank für deine ehrliche und positive Rückmeldung- wir freuen uns, dass du dich bei elbēn wohlgefühlt hast! Es tut uns sehr leid, dass du diese schwierige Situation miterleben musstest und dass dich das verunsichert. Für uns ist Freiwilligenarbeit nicht illegal aber wir haben unsere Prozesse angepasst und nehmen erstmal nur Freiwillige mit gültiger Arbeitserlaubnis auf, bis wir Weiteres wissen. Danke aufjedenfall für deine lieben Worte zu Ort, Unterkunft & Team! Alles Gute für dich Cally!

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