Volunteer Programme in Germany for International students 2026

https://www.weltwaerts.de/en/applicat... https://www.weltwaerts.de/en/ Learning does not just happen at home, at school or in sheltered environments. People who immerse themselves in a foreign culture, an unfamiliar environment or a new context are rewarded – with challenges that shape and build character. This is why weltwärts sees itself as a learning service. But how does an international volunteering service affect the professional and private lives of participants going forward? Do experiences with weltwärts leave a lasting impression on volunteers, even after returning from assignments abroad? The longitudinal study, which has now been published, addresses these questions. The investigation is titled “Engaged. Enlightened. Empowered. The long-term impact of the weltwärts volunteer service” and involved surveys of a total of 537 volunteers over a period of over seven years – before, during and after their journeys abroad. The surveys were carried out by uzbonn, the independent polling agency.