Our goal is to make civic engagement and its importance for society as well as for each individual visible to the public. The nettekieler team advises interested parties and mediates civic engagement in all areas of society - free of charge.

The net, which is reflected in our name and logo, stands for our commitment to bringing people with different needs and requirements together. Because this is the key to a living democracy and a functioning society with a future.

The nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro is an institution of the Kreisarbeitsgemeinschaft der freien Wohlfahrtsverbände Kiel e. V., funded by the state capital Kiel and supported by the Jobcenter Kiel.

Target group

Everyone can get involved - regardless of age, gender, background or other facets of their personal life. We address people who want to contribute their motivation and skills in the various fields of social action. And we support those who are looking for volunteers: organisations, associations, initiatives and projects in which civic engagement is already practised or is to be practised.

History

Originating from a purely voluntary initiative, the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro has been funded by the state capital of Kiel since 2006. Since then, many different projects to promote civic engagement have been initiated and implemented from here. The contact point and information exchange has developed into a constantly growing network. 

In 2015, the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro founded the State Working Group of Volunteer Agencies in Schleswig-Holstein (lagfa SH). Based at the nettekiel Ehrenamtsbüro until the beginning of 2020, it was possible to create full-time structures with the help of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Youth, Family and Senior Citizens of Schleswig-Holstein, which - in close cooperation with the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro - are building an active state-wide network.

In addition, the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro is a member of the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freiwilligenagenturen e. V. (Federal Association of Volunteer Agencies). (bagfa) and the Federal Network for Civic Engagement (BBE).

Mission Statement/Vision

For us, civic engagement is one of the highest forms of living democracy. We want Kiel to be a place where people like to get involved and help shape urban society responsibly and in solidarity - regardless of age, origin, social status or other personal aspects of their lives.

We act in the common good, are politically independent, and are committed to the basic democratic order and human rights.

Bringing people together who want to make a difference is our strength. As part of a steadily growing network of experienced organisations and creative minds, we are now in a position to achieve a lot together. This is where experience, innovative ideas and passion come together, and where each individual can grow.

Advisory Board

Since its foundation, the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro has been accompanied by an advisory board consisting of representatives of the state capital Kiel, the welfare organisations and the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro. The advisory board has primarily an advisory function. The nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro regularly reports in detail to the members.

Members of the advisory board:

• Marion Janser, Head of the Senior Citizens and Neighbourhood Work Department at Diakonie Altholstein.
• Marion Scheunpflug, Service Office for Volunteers at the DRK-Kreisverband Kiel e. V.
• Christoph Schröder-Walkenhorst, deacon of the Suchsdorf church meeting place
• Cordula Hausö, volunteer counsellor at the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro
• Ursula Halbe, volunteer counsellor at the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro
• Arne Leiser, Head of the Office for Social Services of the State Capital Kiel

Netzwerk/Links

Our Facebook page (without registration):
nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro

Orientation guide on the topic of civic engagement:
Engagiert in SH

Further information on the Kiel Pass (https://www.kiel.de)
Kiel-Pass

Further information on the Senior Citizens' Pass:
https://www.kiel.de/de/politik_verwaltung/service/_leistung.php?id=10033967

Responsible body of the volunteer office:
Kreisarbeitsgemeinschaft der freien Wohlfahrtsverbände Kiel e. V.

Nationwide network for the promotion of civic engagement:
BBE 

Federal umbrella organisation and professional association of voluntary agencies in Germany:
bagfa e. V. 

Schleswig-Holstein Citizens' and Democracy Award:
Für mich. Für uns. Für Schleswig-Holstein 

Thanks and recognition for commitment:
Ehrenamtskarte Schleswig-Holstein

We are all part of a community. And participating in social life should not be a question of financial means. That is why the state capital Kiel offers various benefits. For the Kiel-Pass and the Senior*innen-Pass, the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro is your first point of contact.

KulturHafen Kiel provides donated tickets free of charge to low-income citizens of Kiel. This gives them the chance to participate in culture and at the same time makes good use of empty seats in cultural institutions.

For a membership in the KulturHafen you need a valid KielPass or Senior Citizens' Pass. Registration forms are available at the Kiel Pass office, the Senior Citizens' Pass office and at the Obolus social store, Sophienblatt 64a, 24114 Kiel.

Those who already have a valid Kiel Pass or Senior Citizens' Pass can register at the KulturHafen office:

KulturHafen Kiel at FAW gGmbH.
Sophienblatt 64, 24114 Kiel
You will find us in room 02
Phone: 0431-667 167 40
E-mail: info[at]kulturhafen-kiel.de

The office is open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 12:30.

Important: Each card is a gift and has a real value. Therefore we attach great importance to commitment!

For more information, please visit the following Internet address:

https://www.kiel.de/de/gesundheit_soziales/soziale_unterstuetzung/kulturhafen.php

Sponsors of KulturHafen Kiel are:

• Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft (FAW)
• Theater Kiel
• Jobcenter Kiel
• nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro

The Volunteer Card “Ehrenamtskarte“ recognises the commitment of volunteers in Schleswig-Holstein by granting discounts to towns and municipalities, businesses and non-profit organisations. These range from discounted admission to special events or offers. Anyone who appreciates the social contribution of commitment and wants to contribute to the success of the “Ehrenamtskarte Schleswig-Holstein“ can become a Bonus Partner.

The state's project partner in the introduction of the “Ehrenamtskarte“ in Schleswig-Holstein is the “Ehrenamtskarte office“.

If you are interested in the “Ehrenamtskarte“ or would like to become a bonus partner, please contact:

Office of the Schleswig-Holstein Ehrenamtskarte
c/o nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro
Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31
24103 Kiel 

Phone: +49 (0) 431-901 55 10
Mail: info[at]ehrenamtskarte.de

Encounters and engagement of all generations is an essential factor for democracy and cohesion in a diverse society. The project "Engagement of Generations" takes up this issue by supporting and accompanying ideas and projects for intergenerational engagement in the municipal area. Strengthening the exchange between young and old offers an opportunity to break down reservations between the generations and to awaken mutual understanding. Schools in Kiel or other places of learning should also be involved and learning through commitment or service learning projects should be implemented.

The following projects are currently being implemented:

• Patenenkel*in
  Poster Patenenkel*in (in German)
• KULTURISTENHOCH2 I Kiel
  https://kiel.kulturisten-hoch2.de/team/

Your contact person:
Anila Eid
Phone: 0431/901-5512
Mobile Phone: 0160/93045819
Mail: anila.eid[at]nette-kieler.de

Since the end of 2019, project leaders from a wide variety of Kiel projects in the field of 1-to-1 engagement - i.e. sponsorship, mentoring, tandem or other engagement projects that live from direct personal encounters and support - have been meeting regularly and across different organisations. The open, collegial exchange, initiated and coordinated by the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro, serves to improve networking and support among each other with the aim of establishing a permanent "Kiel network of sponsorships" in the long term.

Especially in times of crisis, social grievances and imbalances become even more visible. On the one hand, engagement projects of 1-to-1 encounters are one of the most effective ways to counter these imbalances. On the other hand, these personal encounters in particular place the highest demands on volunteers and full-time staff, and must therefore be communicated and accompanied well and transparently by the respective project leaders. Regular exchange is intended to promote mutual support and "learning and benefiting from each other". The network is open to all interested project leaders who are active in this field.

Please feel free to contact us!

Your contact person:
Alexandra Hebestreit
Phone: 0431/901-5505
E-Mai.: alexandra.hebestreit[at]nette-kieler.de

The "Kieler Lesesprotte" is a children's book prize determined by a children's jury, which is announced as a contribution to the promotion of reading and the revitalization of Kiel's cultural life. Kiel's mayor, Dr. Ulf Kämpfer, has assumed patronage of the award.

What is the goal?

The "Kieler Lesesprotte" is intended to honor a current, particularly popular book. This book is selected exclusively by a children's jury. In this way, we want to encourage children to read. By writing a short summary, they are able to engage intensively with the content and give a well-founded assessment of what they have read. A review booklet will be compiled from the evaluations of the children's jury.

The initiators

The "Kieler Lesesprotte" is an initiative of:

• Büchereiverein Dietrichsdorf e. V.
• Büchereiverein Suchsdorf e. V.
• Kieler Kinderbücherei e. V. "KiKiBü
• Kieler Kinder- und Jugendbuch-Kreis
• MENTOR-Kiel - Die Leselernhelfer
• nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro
  

In the 2023/24 season, the "Kieler Lesesprotte" will be awarded for the fourth time.

Further information at:
https://www.kieler-lesesprotte.de/