When does Hand in Hand – Supporting Newcomers take place?

The citizens' consultation takes place on October 28, 2026, from 09:00 to 12:00.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Schalke neighborhood shop at Liboriusstraße 63a, 45881 Gelsenkirchen.

Is registration required?

No, registration is not necessary. Interested persons can participate directly on-site during consultation hours.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation is free of charge.

What support is offered?

Advice in native language, accompaniment to authorities and institutions, as well as information on support, education, and health systems are provided.

Who is the organizer?

The legally responsible organizer is the Workers' Welfare Association – District Gelsenkirchen Bottrop.

Hand in Hand in Gelsenkirchen: Free Help that Really Moves Newcomers Forward

Name: Hand in Hand – Supporting Newcomers
Start: 2026-10-28T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-28T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Quartiersladen Schalke

Hand in Hand: Orientation and Support for Newcomers in Gelsenkirchen

On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the citizens' consultation Hand in Hand – Supporting Newcomers will offer personal advice and practical orientation at the Schalke neighborhood shop from 09:00 to 12:00. Newly arrived individuals can receive assistance with questions related to authorities, education, health, and settling in Gelsenkirchen.

Consultation in Familiar Language

The focus is on conversations in the native language, outreach communication, and personal accompaniment to authorities and institutions. The low-threshold event creates a trusting atmosphere in which issues can be discussed understandably and next steps organized together.

Important Information for Everyday Life

The citizens' consultation provides information about existing structures of the regular support system, the education system, and the health system. Information events with partners such as the Gelsenkirchen Job Center and the Employment Agency complement the offering and strengthen orientation in everyday life.

Open Offer Without Registration

The event management relies on short paths and uncomplicated access: No registration is necessary. Visitors can come to the Schalke neighborhood shop during the consultation hours and resolve their questions directly on-site. The event is free of charge.

Event Experience at the Schalke Neighborhood Shop

The neighborhood shop on Liboriusstraße offers a personal setting for encounters, information, and support. Rather than anonymous processes, direct contact is at the center. The atmosphere remains calm, open, and solution-oriented – fitting for a citizens' consultation that assists people in arriving.

Conclusion: Help that Reaches Everyday Life

Hand in Hand – Supporting Newcomers combines advice, orientation, and personal guidance into a helpful offering for newly arrived individuals. Those in need of support with authorities, education issues, health topics, or the search for suitable contact points will find a free and accessible resource at the Schalke neighborhood shop on October 28, 2026.