When does the training take place?

The event takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:45 PM.

Where does Staying Motivated in Voluntary Engagement take place?

The venue is the Elfriede-Eilers-Center at Detmolder Str. 280, 33605 Bielefeld.

What topics are covered in the training?

Topics include personal motivation, dealing with dry spells and setbacks, activating personal energy sources, self-care, and setting personal boundaries.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration is required. It can be done via the website, by phone, or by email with the organizer.

Who is the event suitable for?

The training is aimed at people who are voluntarily engaged and want to strengthen their motivation, energy, and personal balance in voluntary work.

Who organizes the training?

The organizer is the AWO Voluntary Academy OWL.

New Energy for Voluntary Work: Stay Motivated and Set Boundaries in Bielefeld

Name: Staying Motivated in Voluntary Engagement
Start: 2026-10-22T15:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T18:45:00+02:00
Location: Elfriede-Eilers-Zentrum

New Energy for Voluntary Work: Staying Motivated in Voluntary Engagement

Voluntary engagement thrives on enthusiasm, personal responsibility, and the desire to make a difference together. However, even dedicated people experience dry spells, exhaustion, or doubt. The training Staying Motivated in Voluntary Engagement demonstrates on October 22, 2026, in Bielefeld ways to maintain motivation in the long term and ensure self-care in voluntary work has its proper place.

Discovering Your Own Driving Forces

The focus is on personal motivation: What drives me? What expectations do I associate with my engagement? In a collaborative exchange, participants will engage with different types of motivation and reflect on their own motives. This self-assessment creates clarity and strengthens the conscious shaping of one’s own engagement.

Dealing Constructively with Setbacks

Voluntary work does not always follow a straight path. Therefore, the training also considers difficult phases, setbacks, and dwindling energy. Together, strategies will be developed that help to remain capable of acting and confident even in challenging times. Practical tools support the activation of new energy sources in daily life.

Self-Care and Clear Boundaries

Another focus is on setting personal boundaries. Participants learn to recognize signs of overload early and respond appropriately. A simple check-in method helps to regularly assess one's state of mind and maintain the balance between engagement, recovery, and other areas of life.

Practical Event Experience for the Engaged

The event connects professional impulses, reflection, and exchange. The event management of the training is aimed at people who are already actively volunteering and wish to continue their engagement sustainably, healthily, and joyfully. The atmosphere in the Elfriede-Eilers-Center provides space for focused learning, personal insights, and new perspectives on one’s own role in voluntary work.

Conclusion: Those who engage give a lot and simultaneously gain community, meaning, and personal experiences. This training provides concrete suggestions for more energy, self-care, and motivation in voluntary engagement. Experience the exchange on site and take away impulses that help directly in the everyday life of volunteering.