Activities at Engage in Germany center vary from week to week. Nevertheless, here is an idea of what to expect from your first week of volunteering or interning in Halle.
The People of Engage in Germany
Our organization believes that the people who work or study here are its foundation. This means that our office office is a very sociable place. Upon arrival, you will meet the permanent staff and founders of the center.
As time goes on, you will find yourself meeting more and more people. In time you will meet many international volunteers and friends of the center including students, refugees, and other locals to Halle.
Host Family
You will meet your host family when you first arrive in Halle. Your first day will likely be spent unpacking and settling in, as well as getting to know your host family. Sharing stories and asking questions during these first few days will help you to bond with the family and learn about their culture.
Work
When you arrive to work at Engage in Germany, you will be shown the weekly schedule from Monday to Friday. This includes your work or study timetable as well as extra activities that the center is carrying out.
Once you have received your schedule, you can plan for independent activities like exploring Halle.
Different Types of Work
Depending on the type of work that you are completing at Engage in Germany center, your average day will vary. Any resources that you might need for your work in Halle will be provided to you.
Whether you are volunteering, studying, or interning, you will be in contact with a variety of people through our organization. The center works hard to ensure that you are comfortable in your role and confident in what you are doing for the first week.
Tour of Halle
Engage in Germany provides visitors with a tour of the city so that they can gain their bearings as well as insight into what Halle has to offer. For more information on the tour, see the article “Tour of Halle”.
Activities at Our Office
Our organization offers a wide range of activities, so you will have lots of fun already in your first week. One of our main focuses is cultural exchange which we support through German, English, and Arabic lessons. We also organize trips and social events of various kinds.
Events in Halle
Outside of work, there is more fun to engage in. This may be a visit to a shisha bar or the opera house, trying out Halle’s cuisine, or a picnic in the sun. Additionally, Leipzig, the largest city in East Germany, is a mere train ride away.
Final Remarks
Your first week in Halle will be action-packed and pass very quickly, so make the most of it!