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Vokalhelden
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenAssociationArt & CultureEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded2013
LocationBerlin
About Vokalhelden
Vokalhelden is a children's and youth choir program in Berlin, founded in 2013 by the Berliner Philharmoniker on the initiative of Sir Simon Rattle and Simon Halsey. Operating as a non-profit association since 2021, the organization inspires young people aged 6 to 18 to sing, fostering self-confidence and community spirit, regardless of background or financial means. It engages approximately 450 children and teenagers weekly across 15 choirs at four Berlin locations and received the OPUS KLASSIK for Youth Development.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Inclusive musical education for all children
Vokalhelden offers an extensive choir program and workshops, enabling children and teenagers to access high-quality music education regardless of their background, language, or financial means.
Cultural development and skill building
The organization strengthens the self-confidence and community spirit of young people through singing instruction and performances, including large sing-along concerts for primary school children.
Reduced Inequalities
Equal opportunities through accessible culture
Vokalhelden overcomes social and financial barriers by enabling all young people, regardless of their background, abilities, or financial means, to participate in the choir program.
Integration and cohesion in Berlin districts
The organization fosters cohesion in diverse Berlin districts by creating an inclusive environment where children and teenagers can make music and grow together.
Good Health & Well-Being
Fostering self-confidence and mental strength
Through singing together and performing, Vokalhelden strengthens the self-confidence and emotional development of young participants, contributing to their overall well-being.
Community spirit for mental health
The organization creates a supportive community that fosters a sense of belonging and reduces social isolation, positively impacting mental health.
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Q1What is Vokalhelden's mission and societal contribution?+
Vokalhelden inspires young people aged 6 to 18 to sing, fostering self-confidence and community spirit, regardless of their background, language, disabilities, or financial means. They primarily contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Q2Where do Vokalhelden operate and what programs do they offer?+
Vokalhelden operates 15 choirs weekly for approximately 450 children and teenagers across four Berlin locations: Hellersdorf, Moabit, Schöneberg, and Gropiusstadt, alongside a district-wide youth choir. Their repertoire includes classical, pop, jazz, and children's songs from around the world.
Q3When and by whom were Vokalhelden founded?+
Vokalhelden was founded in 2013 by the Berliner Philharmoniker, initiated by Sir Simon Rattle and Simon Halsey. Since 2021, it has operated as a non-profit association.
Q4What awards have Vokalhelden received?+
In 2023, Vokalhelden received the OPUS KLASSIK in the "Youth Development" category and the Pill Mayer Stiftung's award for intercultural dialogue. Their choirs also perform in prestigious productions.
Q5Where can interested individuals find information about career opportunities at Vokalhelden?+
Current job openings and information about career opportunities at Vokalhelden are available on the external platform at https://anmelden.freiwilligendienste-kultur-bildung.de/detail/24062.
Q6How many employees work at Vokalhelden?+
Vokalhelden currently employs a core team of 2 to 10 staff members.
