Internship Non-Profit Management / Social Work

20-30 hours per week, 100% home office, (German C1 required), starting June 2026

The LIFE Initiative is a non-profit organization. We offer people in emergencies individual online counseling and coaching on bureaucratic problems. As a result, people seeking help successfully gain access to social services. Each volunteer of the LIFE Initiative is prepared for his or her role as a coach through targeted training and works flexibly in terms of time and location. Together, a growing team makes sure that everyone gets one step further.

Your tasks:

• Participation in the development and planning of the organizational structure of the non-profit association LIFE Initiative
• Acquisition of cooperation partners and clients for social coaching
• Collaboration in the recruitment and selection of new volunteers
• Initial contact with people seeking help and coordination of operations within the team of volunteers
• Your suggestions and ideas can be taken into account when setting the tasks

What to expect:

• Opportunity to help shape the development of a non-profit organization and participate in the conceptualization of an innovative approach to social counseling 
• Comprehensive mentoring as well as participation in trainings 
• Involvement in the dynamic founding team and intensive collaboration with the initiator of the LIFE Initiative, Ramin Goo (former founder of Kochhaus GmbH)
• Flexible working hours (approx. 20-30 hours per week) in the home office
• Possible combination with volunteering in social coaching

Requirements:

• Availability of at least eight weeks in home office
• German C1 required (business fluent), English and additional language skills advantageous
• Experience in coaching, training, or social work is an advantage
• Strong team spirit and desire to contribute to the development of an innovative non-profit organization

The internship is not paid. We are looking forward to your application via our application form.

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Are you applying as a volunteer or for an internship? *

• Volunteer in Social Coaching
• Mandatory internship
• Voluntary internship
• Bundesfreiwilligendienst (6 to 12 months)

Mandatory internship, e.g., as part of a degree program in social work, psychology, education, or nonprofit management

Bewerbungszweck

How many mandatory internship hours do you have to complete in total? *

When would you like to start with the LIFE Initiative? *

Are you willing to answer questions about your availability, language skills and experience? *

• Yes
• No (not now)

If you don't answer now, we'll have to ask you the questions later.

Availability

How much time do you have for your voluntary work at LIFE? *

• Less than 2 hours per week
• 2–4 hours per week
• More than 4 hours per week

How long would you like to work as a volunteer at LIFE? *

• 1–3 months
• 4–6 months
• 7–12 months
• longer than 12 months

How long would you like to work at LIFE? *

• 3 months (minimum duration)
• 4–6 months
• 7–12 months

Please note: A voluntary internship is only possible for a maximum of 3 months.

Approximately how many hours would you like to work per week? *

• 10 to 15 hours per week
• 15 to 20 hours per week
• 20 to 25 hours per week
• 25 to 35 hours per week

Language:

How do you rate your German language skills? *

• C1 or higher (fluent)
• B2 (independent user)
• B1 (intemediate)
• A2 or lower (beginner)

No certificate required

How would you rate your level of English? *

• C1 or higher (fluent)
• B2 (independent user)
• B1 (intemediate)
• A2 or lower (beginner)

No certificate required

What other languages do you speak?

• Arabic
• Farsi/Dari (Persian)
• French
• Russian
• Spanish
• Turkish
• Other

Min. B2 level

Other languages (min. B2 level):

Background:

How many years of work experience do you have in total? *

• less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• more than 5 years

Full-time work, incl. internships

How many years did you live in Germany? *

• less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• more than 5 years

Do you have experience with the following topics?

• Residence permit / Immigration Office
• Jobcenter / Bürgergeld
• Asylum procedure / BAMF
• Bureaucracy in the education system
• Bureaucracy in the healthcare sector

What other experience do you have? (1-2 sentences or keywords)

How do you rate your skills in the following areas?

Intercultural competence *

• very high
• high
• neutral
• low
• very low

Coaching or social work *

• very high
• high
• neutral
• low
• very low

Communicative skills *

• very high
• high
• neutral
• low
• very low

Written communication and administrative processes *

• very high
• high
• neutral
• low
• very low

Digital tools and research on the Internet *

• very high
• high
• neutral
• low
• very low

Motivation:

Why do you want to take part in LIFE? *

• I would like to gain experience in coaching or social work.
• I want to help people in need.
• I have experienced for myself how difficult German bureaucracy can be and would like to pass on my experience to others.
• I want to learn new communication and problem-solving skills.
• I would like to join a non-profit team.

Multiple answers selectable

Please briefly describe your background and motivation. *

2-3 sentences or keywords about your background and motivation. What do you expect from your work with us? You are also welcome to send us your questions.

If possible, please upload your CV to enable us to process your application quickly.

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 2 files.

Only required if we do not yet have your CV.
PDF documents; max. 5 MB, max. 2 files

How did you first become aware of the LIFE initiative? *

• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Google
• Personal recommendation
• Other:

many Internet work

Other channel to have learned about the LIFE initiative: *

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You can also contact us at any time by e-mail (jobs@life-initiative.org) with your questions or send your application.

LIFE Initiative e.V.
represented by: Ramin Goo
Oranienstraße 203,10999 Berlin
E-mail: jobs@life-initiative.org
Phone: +49 30 233 213 00