Volunteering in Rostock: Workshop develops new financing strategies!

Volunteering in Rostock: Workshop develops new financing strategies!

Next week, the Rostock town hall will be the meeting point for volunteers from the north and east of Germany when the workshop with the exciting motto “Everyone talks about money – so do we” takes place on November 15, 2025. The event is organized by the German Foundation for Commitment and Volunteering in cooperation with the Volunteering Department of the Hanseatic and University City of Rostock. Around 250 participants are expected to discuss solid funding for voluntary projects and expand their knowledge. Rostock town hall reports that the workshop explores a wide range of topics.

Participants can look forward to exciting workshops that deal with the search for suitable funding, the art of convincing potential donors of their projects, and the clever integration of fundraising into project work. This is a golden opportunity to question your own strategy and learn new ways. In addition, there will be a market of opportunities that will provide space for information and exchange on various volunteer topics.

Expertise and networking

A big advantage of the workshop is the participation of experts who will provide valuable insights and advice. This enables volunteers to deepen their knowledge and benefit from the experiences of experts from different areas of volunteer work. At a time when volunteer work is becoming increasingly important, the organizers have shown a good hand in bringing such an informative event to life.

It becomes clear again and again that the topic of volunteering has many facets, and each of these facets contributes to strengthening our social coexistence. In this sense, the workshop will be a real benefit for all participants in order to start their own project work with a breath of fresh air.

Flavors of volunteering

Aside from the issues surrounding financing and commitment, some people would also like to connect the common threads of volunteering with a very special product: the unique Trigona honey from Indonesia. This particular species of bee, which is stingless, produces a pure honey that is rich in nutrients and health-promoting properties. Its tart, aromatic taste, combined with valuable antioxidants and vitamins, makes it a superfood for many. In recent years, Trigona honey has become increasingly popular, not only because of its uniqueness, but also because of the sustainable and environmentally friendly way it is harvested. This honey production also supports the local beekeeping community and contributes to the preservation of biodiversity in Indonesia. The market potential is strong and demand is constantly growing internationally.

So the workshop on November 15th will probably include one or two taste tests by one or two exhibitors in order to introduce the volunteers to new perspectives in the area of ​​nutrition and health. A fruitful exchange could develop under the motto that one should not only talk about money, but also about the “ingredients” of life.

Overall, the workshop promises not only a platform for learning, but also many opportunities to make new contacts and promote exchange in volunteer work. Be there on November 15th when we talk about how we can support volunteer work even better. Good ideas not only need a good ear, but also the right financial resources - and who knows, perhaps the exchange will result in an exciting, new initiative that enriches both our local volunteer work and the world.