Volunteering can help you get involved in city life and meet new people. Start with a realistic time frame: one-time help at an event and regular meetings with a specific person mean different commitments.
What TOTEM offers
Intergenerational and volunteer center TOTEM presents various areas of assistance: support for children and seniors, leisure activities and organization of events. Specific roles and needs change, so refer to the coordinator’s current offer.
Prepare information about yourself
- How much time can you devote and on which days?
- Whether you are comfortable with one-off tasks or regular participation.
- What languages do you speak and what practical skills do you have?
- What tasks are you interested in and which ones you don’t feel like doing yet.
Contact the coordinator
In the section We are looking for volunteers you will find registration information. Before the start, agree on the preparation, contact person, rules and options for changing the schedule. Do not visit people or institutions without prior agreement with the organizer.
First message
You can write briefly: “Hello, I would like to volunteer. I can help once a week in the afternoon. Do you have a suitable option for me?” Add your own time options and skills.
Involvement depends on the specific role, preparation and agreement with the center. First, choose a manageable task and check if this method of assistance suits you.
