What is a voluntary service in Germany?

Young people from all over the world can be engaged in a voluntary service in the social sector in Germany, with funding from German ministries or the European commission. The volunteers live in Germany for one year. They support various welfare institutions in their daily work, i.e. they attend to people with disabilities, senior citizens, kids or youth. Furthermore they can help in a clinic. Accomodation and boarding is usually provided by these organizations. The volunteers do not substitute regular jobs, and they do not receive a salary, just pocketmoney. This service is called "Incoming"

Who is VIA e.V. ?

We build bridges

With VIA e. V. young people can engage in voluntary services worldwide.

Intercultural exchange means sharing experiences, it promotes tolerance and intensifies solidarity in a globalised world.

VIA e.V. was founded in 1992. We are a non profit association without attachment to a political party or religious denomination.

Das Incoming-Team von VIA


Mirka Schulz
Lisa-Sophie Christ
Jan Linke
Anne Lohmann
Mareike Quast

Kontakt: incoming@via-ev.org