Civic Engagement

How can I get involved in the local community?

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Passanten schlendern bei Sonnenschein über eine mittelalterlicher Steinbrücke. Im Hintergrund bunte, historiche Häuserfassaden.

Are you interested in social and political issues? Would you like to volunteer in the local community?

If so, you’re sure to find interesting opportunities here that are particularly well-suited for international students.

Campus Asyl (external link, opens in a new window)

CampusAsyl is an association with many volunteers. All volunteers want to support refugees as they arrive in Regensburg, and help them integrate in Regensburg. There are many different groups at CampusAsyl. You can engage yourself in our campus group, support language tandems, support school children, and more. Knowing German is not necessary in order to get involved and support the refugees here in Regensburg.

Contact:

hochschulgruppe(at)campus-asyl.de (opens your email program)
UNICEF Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window)

Students with a good German language knowladge are always welcome to support the local UNICEF group. Since the group is primarily active through information booths, the sale of Christmas cards, and special events at children’s festivals, a good command of German is required.

Contact:

info(at)regensburg.unicef.de (opens your email program)
Europa meets School. Bringing the World Into the Classroom (external link, opens in a new window)

Students from all over the world and from all academic disciplines work together with a school class to create a project about their home country. In collaboration with teachers at the partner schools in Regensburg and the program’s mentors, you will have the opportunity to choose a personal, individual topic and develop initial plans for your project. There are no limits to your imagination. The topic can be freely chosen from the fields of history, politics, language, food, music, sports, or other areas of interest.

Contact:

Dr. Kristina Binder

kristina.binder(at)ur.de (opens your email program)
„ReNeNa“ – Regensburger Nice Neighbors (external link, opens in a new window)

This is the name of a project run by the Regensburg Senior Citizens’ Office, which aims to help older adults continue living in their familiar surroundings and neighborhoods for as long as possible while receiving the necessary support. The program offers services for seniors, such as assistance with small DIY projects or questions about smartphones and computers, as well as visits, walks, and help with shopping. The program relies on personal connections with the various neighborhood liaisons in the city’s districts.

Contact:

seniorenamt(at)regensburg.de (opens your email program)

Phone: (0941) 507-1548

Campus Asyl (external link, opens in a new window)

CampusAsyl is an association with many volunteers. All volunteers want to support refugees as they arrive in Regensburg, and help them integrate in Regensburg. There are many different groups at CampusAsyl. You can engage yourself in our campus group, support language tandems, support school children, and more. Knowing German is not necessary in order to get involved and support the refugees here in Regensburg.

Contact:

hochschulgruppe(at)campus-asyl.de (opens your email program)

Ein Atlas liegt geöffnet auf dem Boden. Darauf steht ein Globus.

Europa meets School. Bringing the World Into the Classroom (external link, opens in a new window)

Students from all over the world and from all academic disciplines work together with a school class to create a project about their home country. In collaboration with teachers at the partner schools in Regensburg and the program’s mentors, you will have the opportunity to choose a personal, individual topic and develop initial plans for your project. There are no limits to your imagination. The topic can be freely chosen from the fields of history, politics, language, food, music, sports, or other areas of interest.

Contact:

Dr. Kristina Binder

kristina.binder(at)ur.de (opens your email program)

Seminar mit zwei Studentinnen, die sich melden

UNICEF Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window)

Students with a good German language knowladge are always welcome to support the local UNICEF group. Since the group is primarily active through information booths, the sale of Christmas cards, and special events at children’s festivals, a good command of German is required.

Contact:

info(at)regensburg.unicef.de (opens your email program)

Eine Gruppe Studierender sitzt an einem Sommernachmittag zusammen auf einer grünen Wiese am Campus.

„ReNeNa“ – Regensburger Nice Neighbors (external link, opens in a new window)

This is the name of a project run by the Regensburg Senior Citizens’ Office, which aims to help older adults continue living in their familiar surroundings and neighborhoods for as long as possible while receiving the necessary support. The program offers services for seniors, such as assistance with small DIY projects or questions about smartphones and computers, as well as visits, walks, and help with shopping. The program relies on personal connections with the various neighborhood liaisons in the city’s districts.

Contact:

seniorenamt(at)regensburg.de (opens your email program)

Phone: (0941) 507-1548

Aufgeschlagenes Notizbuch, auf dem eine Brille liegt.

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