We are looking for you! - Volunteering strengthens! in Gelsenkirchen: Volunteering live in the neighborhood shop Schalke
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Shaping the future with volunteering: The information consultation hour in Schalke
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the neighborhood shop Schalke will open its doors to everyone interested in voluntary engagement. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Social Work St. Georg will present opportunities in volunteering at the event We are looking for you! - Volunteering strengthens! and is also aimed at people who prefer to help on a project basis instead of being long-term involved. According to the city calendar, the event is free of charge. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/Soziales/SSQ/Quartiersladen_Schalke/))
A direct entry into volunteering
The consultation hour focuses on personal guidance rather than dry theory. The main focus is on tasks that fit one's own time possibilities. This creates a low-threshold access to social engagement, participation, and neighborhood assistance. The event is ideally suited for people who want to make a difference in the neighborhood and are looking for a first, non-binding point of contact. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/Soziales/SSQ/Quartiersladen_Schalke/))
Social Work St. Georg: Experience with participation and assistance
The organizer is Social Work St. Georg, a social service company rooted in Gelsenkirchen with many years of experience in supporting people with assistance needs. According to their own statements, the organization now operates as Social Work St. Georg gGmbH and is organizationally structured in a way that offers can be reliably further developed. The guiding principle Together. Different. Strong. shapes their self-understanding. ([sozialwerk-st-georg.de](https://www.sozialwerk-st-georg.de/aktuelles/vom-verein-zur-ggmbh-ein-wichtiger-schritt-ist-geschafft.html))
Neighborhood shop Schalke as a lively meeting point
The neighborhood shop Schalke is designed as a meeting place in the neighborhood and combines advice, exchange, and various participation offers. According to the city of Gelsenkirchen, regular talks, workshops, and consultation hours take place here. For visitors, it is a place with short travel distance, clear orientation, and direct contact into the neighborhood. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/Soziales/SSQ/Quartiersladen_Schalke/))
What visitors can expect
On site, insights into possible voluntary activities at Social Work St. Georg are provided. It is explicitly stated that support is sought not only for permanent assignments but also for temporary projects. Those who have questions about engagement, entry, or suitable tasks will receive a straightforward overview here. For the consultation hour, registration with Martina Schilling is planned. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/Soziales/SSQ/Quartiersladen_Schalke/))
Conclusion: An invitation for all who want to make a difference
This free citizens' consultation hour connects social responsibility with a clear, open access to volunteering. Anyone looking for a meaningful task in Gelsenkirchen Schalke will experience a direct, personal, and practical entry here. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to not only plan engagement but truly live it. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/91696-wir-suchen-dich-ehrenamt-staerkt?utm_source=openai))
Official channels of Social Work St. Georg:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sozialwerk.st.georg
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sozialwerk.st.georg
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrJpqiTViekP_svSzn6uzQ
- TikTok: No official profile found
