Volunteering in Vogelsberg: Free qualification program starts!

Volunteering in Vogelsberg: Free qualification program starts!

In autumn 2025, volunteers in the Vogelsberg district will have an exciting qualification program in store. According to the current information from oberhessen-live.de The organizers have launched a series of workshops and lectures that deal with topics such as social media, association law, communication and conflict resolution. These events are aimed at anyone who is active in volunteer work and would like to develop their skills.

What’s special: Participation in these workshops is free! Most events take place at the vhs Lauterbach, while some dates are also offered online. Registration takes place via the Vogelsbergkreis website, where interested parties can find all the information they need.

Diverse content for volunteers

The program offers a diverse range of topics that are specifically tailored to the needs of clubs and initiatives. For anyone interested in the basics of social media, there are two workshops: on September 6th and 13th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., led by Torsten Jaunich. Here participants learn how to increase their reach and gain members.

Another workshop, which will take place on September 13th, deals with the topic of “closeness and distance” and will be led by Tatjana Junker. The focus here is on the balance between closeness and distance and strengthening self-confidence. This could be of great importance for many volunteers.

How well you are networked in volunteer work is also reflected in how you deal with legal issues. A workshop on “Liability and insurance for club boards and practice leaders” will take place on September 26th. Under the guidance of Thomas Litzinger, participants can learn everything important about liability issues and accident insurance.

Interested in conflict resolution?

The art of conflict resolution will be covered on September 27th. Tatjana Junker, who is already responsible for the workshop on closeness and distance, explains different methods of de-escalation and conflict management. For anyone who wants to get an overview of association tax law, there are two online appointments on November 17th and 19th, where Sandra Oechler will explain the basics.

Registration for these workshops is possible until a set registration deadline, and since the number of participants is limited, it is important to secure a place quickly. However, if there are fewer than seven registrations, courses cannot take place. Cancellations are free of charge until the respective registration deadline, which is a reassuring feeling for many.

Promotion and networking

At a time when networking among volunteers is becoming increasingly important, explained yourhrenamt.de that the qualification program also offers specific measures on topics such as board work and club management. It not only aims at individual further training, but also promotes exchange among the volunteers themselves. Local initiatives and volunteer agencies offer support and help to develop tailor-made programs.

Another building block for professionalization comes from ema-bw.de. The offer includes modular further training in volunteer management, which deals with the current needs of the clubs. Here, participants can flexibly choose seminars or even acquire a special qualification as a volunteer manager, which can be an exciting prospect for many.

In short: Anyone who is committed and wants to advance through volunteer work will have numerous exciting opportunities to further their education and make new contacts in autumn 2025. With its offering, the Vogelsbergkreis ensures that local commitment is not only recognized but also supported in the best possible way.