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AWO Bezirksverband Hannover e.V.
Hanover, DEImpact-drivenAssociationSocial ImpactEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
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About AWO Bezirksverband Hannover e.V.
The Freiwilligenakademie Niedersachsen (fan!), part of AWO Bezirksverband Hannover e.V., is a key institution dedicated to promoting civic engagement across Lower Saxony. It qualifies volunteers and full-time coordinators through further education in social and societal fields. The academy serves as an important network, bringing together actors from welfare, education, municipalities, and sports to strengthen continuing education and support charitable causes. Fan! is actively involved in preparing the first Lower Saxony Volunteer Congress in 2026 and offers diverse projects such as Dorfmoderation and Integration lotsen. The organization significantly contributes to strengthening civil society and acts as a regional hub for volunteer work.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Qualifying Volunteers Through Further Education
The Freiwilligenakademie Niedersachsen provides training courses and programs to qualify volunteers and full-time coordinators in social and societal fields.
Open Educational Resources for Civic Engagement
The organization develops and disseminates Open Educational Resources (OER) to make knowledge and skills for civic engagement easily accessible.
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Civic Engagement for Vibrant Communities
The organization promotes local participation and village moderation to help make communities in Lower Saxony more inclusive and future-proof.
Strengthening Social Cohesion in Local Areas
Initiatives like DUO Seniorenbegleitung support older adults and foster cohesion within local communities.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Networking for Effective Social Structures
The organization connects stakeholders from the social and education sectors, municipalities, and welfare and sports associations to strengthen the collaboration and capacity of local institutions.
Support for Civil Society Organizations
The Freiwilligenakademie Niedersachsen prepares the first Lower Saxony Volunteer Congress and advocates for strengthening volunteer associations and organizations.
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Q1What is the core mission of Freiwilligenakademie Niedersachsen (fan!)?+
The Freiwilligenakademie Niedersachsen (fan!) promotes civic engagement across Lower Saxony by qualifying volunteers through further education. It offers training in various societal and social fields for both volunteers and full-time coordinators, supporting charitable causes throughout the region.
Q2What projects and programs does Freiwilligenakademie Niedersachsen (fan!) offer?+
Fan! offers a diverse range of projects and programs, including Dorfmoderation, DUO Seniorenbegleitung, Engagement lotsen, Integration lotsen, Open Educational Resources (OER), Learning through Engagement (LdE), and the ehrenWERT funding program. The academy also serves as an information hub for external funding opportunities.
Q3Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does the organization primarily support?+
The organization primarily supports SDG 4 "Quality Education." Secondarily, it contributes to SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities" and SDG 16 "Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions" by strengthening civic engagement.
Q4Where is AWO Bezirksverband Hannover e.V. headquartered?+
AWO Bezirksverband Hannover e.V. is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. From there, it coordinates its activities to promote civic engagement throughout Lower Saxony.
Q5Where can interested individuals find job openings at AWO Bezirksverband Hannover e.V.?+
Potential applicants can find information about possible vacancies on the organization's career page at rein-in-die-awo.de/stellenangebote/. However, no job openings are currently listed there.
