What makes people want to contribute to a community? What happens when people come together around something they care about, and how can we help that connection grow into lasting engagement?
Join this interactive 1.5-day training exploring how civil society organisations and community-led initiatives can create meaningful, inclusive and sustainable ways for people to get involved.
Volunteering is about more than getting things done. It’s about building relationships, connecting people across different backgrounds, and creating communities where everyone has the opportunity to contribute. But meaningful engagement doesn’t happen by itself. It needs the right conditions, from welcoming people and creating meaningful roles to building trust and recognising contributions.
Together, we’ll explore how to create meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable ways for people to contribute to our organisations and communities.
What to expect
- Practical tools for recruiting and engaging volunteers
- Ideas for creating meaningful roles and inclusive volunteer experiences
- Methods for building trust, strengthening relationships and sustaining engagement
- Peer-to-peer learning, real-life cases and exchange with fellow practitioners
Whether you’re already working with volunteers, taking on this responsibility for the first time, or developing a community-led initiative, this training is for you!
Practical details
- When: Friday, 20 November 2026, 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm & Saturday, 21 November 2026, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Where: IAC Community Space at International Alumni Center, Linienstraße 65A, 10119 Berlin
- Language: English
- Participation: Free of charge
- Lunch provided on Saturday
The training is free, but registration is required: Register now
Registrations are open until 15 November 2026!
