Amaidi

11/05/2026

MARKTPLATZ GUTE GESCHÄFTE RBK

Ein herzliches Dankeschön für Ihre Teilnahme und Ihr Engagement beim diesjährigen Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte RBK im Rheinisch-Bergischen Kreis. Unser besonderer Dank geht an die Dr. Jürgen Rembold Stiftung, die Kreissparkasse Köln, den Landrat von Boetticher, die Stadt und das in Overath für den tollen .

Durch Ihre Gesprächsbereitschaft, Ihre Offenheit und Ihr Engagement ist der diesjährige Marktplatz zu einem lebendigen Ort des Austauschs geworden. So konnten wertvolle Verbindungen geknüpft und Kooperationen auf den Weg gebracht werden, die weit über den Veranstaltungstag hinaus wirken können.

Nun sind wir besonders gespannt darauf, wie sich die vereinbarten Kooperationen in den kommenden Monaten weiterentwickeln und welche positiven Impulse daraus entstehen.
Mit Spannung sehen wir auch der nächsten Prämierung entgegen, bei der wieder besonders gelungene Kooperationen aus dem Kreis der Teilnehmenden gewürdigt werden sollen.

Es würde uns sehr freuen, Sie auch im kommenden Jahr wieder beim „Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte“ begrüßen zu dürfen.

Einen Platz für den nächsten Marktplatz können Sie sich schon jetzt über unsere Webseite sichern:
https://amaidi.org/programme/anmeldung-marktplatz-gute-geschaefte/
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26/04/2026

Secure lasting impact for rural Malawi communities – serve as Pro Bono Consultant developing fundraising strategies for an NGO tackling poverty and inequality! 🌍✨

The Sustainable Rural Community Development Organisation in Nsanje empowers rural areas via economic/agricultural education, health promotion, gender equality and cultural activities for women, men and children. Due to funding shortages, they seek experts to create sustainable online fundraising, partnerships and strategies.​

Why this project matters
Your work ensures the NGO meets targets in livelihoods, education and health for underserved communities.​​
Build capacity for self-reliance, advancing SDG 4 (education) and SDG 11 (sustainable communities).​​

Your contribution
Collaborate with the Executive Director on fundraising strategy, proposals and partnership expansion.​
Develop 5-year fundraising plan, online/social media campaigns; map projects/funders.​
Draft policies (volunteer, recruitment, gender, financial); train on M&E, advocacy, networking with government.​

Key project facts
📍 Location: Nsanje, Malawi (Southern Region)
⏱ Minimum time commitment: 12 weeks
👥 Max. number of volunteers: 3
🏠 Accommodation: Guesthouse (arranged by partner)
💻 Project type: Knowledge Transfer/Pro Bono, online possible
🧭 Working hours: Open 24/7
🌱 Main focus: Community Development, Capacity Building, Agriculture, Education, Women Empowerment
🎯 SDGs: 4 Quality Education, 11 Sustainable Cities & Communities​

Requirements & target group
2-3 years experience in strategy, fundraising/financing, coaching, social media/communications.​
Leadership to motivate/develop others; humor, relationship-building, cultural sensitivity; training/facilitation skills; M&E/policy/advocacy experience; English proficiency; flexibility/innovation interest.​

Ideal for:
Seasoned fundraisers & comms specialists
CSR pros with NGO/government collaboration experience​

Extra benefits & local life
Local volunteer guidance; Chichewa language lessons available.​
Social activities: Holidays include safaris (Majete Game Reserve, Nyala Park), Lake Malawi visits.​
Internet: Bring dongle (~18 EUR/month data units).​
AMAIDI provides preparation, support, follow-up (service fee: 1,600 EUR net).​

How to apply
Ready to transform an NGO's future in Malawi? 🚀
Apply with resume/motivation letter in English, referencing “Pro Bono Consultant to develop a sustainable fundraising strategy in Malawi”. Companies: Corporate Volunteering fit.​

📩 Submit via AMAIDI form, note VJD21 reference.​

25/04/2026

19/04/2026

Discover the “Marketplace for Good Business” by AMAIDI 🤝✨
Where companies and nonprofits connect – without money, but with real impact.

Trade skills, time, networks, and resources in fast-paced sessions that spark meaningful collaborations in just one hour.

💡 Simple. Effective. Purpose-driven.

Ready to turn good business into good impact?

07/04/2026

Open your heart to children in need near Buenos Aires – volunteer in a small, family-like orphanage and support daily care, education and emotional growth for kids up to 18! 🌍✨

Around 40 children and teenagers live in two small houses outside Buenos Aires, cared for by 2 staff per home to create a loving "hogar" (home) atmosphere their families can't provide. Volunteers take initiative in cleaning, child care and cultural exchange to help kids build trust and self-confidence.
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Why this project matters
You fill the gap in attention and love, helping children feel valued and ready for life.​​
Through hands-on support and cultural sharing, you advance SDG 4 by aiding school routines and personal development.​​

Your contribution
If fluent in Spanish: Help older kids with homework, pick up from school/kindergarten, take younger ones to the park.​
With basic Spanish: Play with and look after toddlers, assist with general care.​
Overall: Cleaning, daily routines, building bonds via cultural exchange; no gadgets for kids, use initiative and speak Spanish boldly.​

Key project facts
📍 Location: Near Buenos Aires, Argentina (Autonomous City)
⏱ Minimum time commitment: 4 weeks
👥 Max. number of volunteers: 3 at the same time
🏠 Accommodation: Volunteers' house in central Buenos Aires (4 blocks from Plaza Congreso, subway nearby; shared/single rooms, full kitchen/living room, WiFi/computers, breakfast room, luggage storage)
💻 Project type: Helping Hands, on-site (online option available)
🧭 Project closed: Christmas (24-25 Dec), New Year (31 Dec-1 Jan)
🌱 Main focus: Children, Childcare Education, Special Education
🎯 SDG: 4 Quality Education​

Requirements & target group
Spanish proficiency required: Intermediate B1-B2 (higher for homework/school tasks). No formal qualifications needed.​
Proactive, determined attitude; warm, initiative-taking personality to create family bonds (kids call carers "tías/tíos" – aunts/uncles).​

Ideal for:
Passionate individuals wanting deep cultural immersion with children
Corporate volunteers or teams for impactful short stays​

Extra benefits & local life
One project coordinator and general volunteer coordinator; expect self-starters – use initiative to maximize impact.​
Free WiFi/computers at house; monthly socials organized (museums, football matches, picnics, debates).​
Optional Spanish lessons: Intensive 20h/week (1wk USD280, 2wks490, 3wks720, 4wks920); Regular 10h/week (1wk240, 2wks420, 3wks590, 4wks690).​
AMAIDI handles matching, preparation, 24/7 emergency line, airport pickup (if specified), cultural orientation; service fee 1,600 EUR net.​

How to apply
Ready to create lifelong bonds in an Argentine "hogar"? 🚀
Apply as individual via AMAIDI’s form, mention “Volunteers for a small orphanage project in Argentina” (VJD47). Companies: Corporate Volunteering placement.​

📩 Submit resume/motivation letter in English with VJD reference.​

08/03/2026

Make a difference for vulnerable children in India – join as a volunteer care taker in a rehabilitation project in Bangalore and help rescue, rehabilitate and reconnect them to a brighter future! 🌍✨

The partner NGO in Bangalore works with four especially vulnerable groups: children with disabilities, children suffering from chronic illness, children of s*x workers, and children living on streets and railway platforms. Through grassroots partners they RESCUE, REHABILITATE and MAINSTREAM these children, mainly in slums and disadvantaged villages in South India.​

Why this project matters
You support a vision of an India where every child lives in better conditions and can enjoy their childhood to the fullest.​​
By joining projects such as “A Life to Me” (children with disabilities), “Back to Home” (street children), “Desire to live” (chronic illness) and “Dignified life” (children of s*x workers), you help turn emergency into long‑term support and dignity.​​

Your contribution
Accompany special children as a care taker in their daily routines, play, feeding and emotional support.​
Assist with medical treatment and therapies in collaboration with local professionals.​
Teach English, mathematics, rhymes and basic skills; design vocational and life‑skills sessions (crafts, drawing, painting, writing, leadership, music).​​
Contribute to reports and documentation, support adventure camps for disabled children and help update and maintain the organization’s homepage.​

Key project facts
📍 Location: Bangalore, India (South India)
⏱ Minimum time commitment: 4 weeks (longer stays welcome)
👥 Max. number of volunteers: 20 at the same time
🏠 Accommodation on arrival & food: Organized by project partner during orientation and placement (orientation starts every first Monday of the month)
💻 Project type: Helping Hands, on-site (no online option)
🧭 Project closed: March–April (summer vacation); last week of September–1st week of October (winter holidays); 20 December–2 January (Christmas/New Year)
🌱 Main focus: Street Children, Special Children Rehabilitation
🎯 SDGs: SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 3 Good Health & Well‑Being
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Requirements & target group
No special experience in education, curriculum or inclusive teaching is required; everyone genuinely interested is welcome.​
You should be open‑minded, flexible, creative, committed and able to provide a clean Police Background Check.​
The project partner welcomes volunteers regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity or s*xual orientation.​

Ideal for:
Motivated individuals looking for meaningful, child‑focused volunteering
CSR / employee engagement programs seeking a strong social mission
Students or career changers exploring social work or education​

Extra benefits & local life
The project partner provides accommodation and meals during orientation, and arranges a mentor to support you during your stay.​
Social activities include: an adventure camp for disabled and non‑disabled children (around 25 EUR p.p.), a “Become a Santa” program before Christmas (approx. 30 EUR p.p.) and quarterly get‑togethers (about 20 EUR for food, accommodation and local travel).​​
Kannada language lessons (local language) are available at roughly 25 USD per month to help you connect more deeply with children and the community.​
Internet access is possible via weekly visits to the NGO office (free WiFi), nearby cyber cafés or a local data card supported by the NGO.​​

AMAIDI provides individual preparation, continuous support and follow‑up; service fee 1,600 EUR net plus estimated 120 EUR for the first week and 80 EUR for additional weeks.​
How to apply

Ready to help children reclaim their childhood in India? 🚀

Apply now as an individual via AMAIDI’s application form and mention “Volunteers as care taker for children rehabilitation project in India” (VJD 31). Companies can place this assignment within a Corporate Volunteering program.​​

📩 Apply via AMAIDI’s volunteer application (individuals) or company registration and note the project title in your message.​​

01/03/2026

Bring your expertise to a Ugandan NGO in Fort Portal – volunteer as Pro Bono Consultant for Women & Girl Empowerment and transform lives through sustainable livelihoods! 🌍✨

The partner NGO in Fort Portal, Uganda focuses on rural women near biodiversity areas, training in sustainable farming, better livestock/crops, erosion prevention, beekeeping, aquaculture, crafts, and goat rearing for profitable businesses. Volunteers turn subsistence into enterprises, ensuring family income and child education.​

Why this project matters
You help women generate sustainable income, boosting health, education, and happiness for families and communities.​​
By working closely with locals, you advance gender equality and reduce inequalities via practical skills and micro-enterprises.​​

Your contribution
Start micro-enterprises and support new clients with training.​​
Establish women/youth groups and implement marketing/sales plans.​​
Conduct workshops on finance, management, legal/IT; provide mentoring.​

Key project facts
📍 Location: Fort Portal, Uganda (Western Region)​
⏱ Minimum time commitment: 2 weeks (longer stays welcome)​
👥 Max. number of volunteers: 16 at the same time​
🏠 Accommodation on arrival: Hotel first night (~28 EUR incl. breakfast), then homestay​
💻 Project type: Knowledge transfer, Pro Bono, online possible.​
🧭 Working hours: Monday–Friday, flexible (weekends rest/church)​
🌱 Main focus: Livelihood Promotion, Women/Girl Empowerment.​
🎯 SDGs: SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities​
🌐 Internet: WiFi at guesthouse (20 EUR/week)​
✈️ Arrival: Recommended airport with transfer to reduce costs.​​

Requirements & target group
No formal qualifications required; skills in business, agriculture, marketing, IT highly valued.​​
English proficiency, compassion, independence, creativity; passion for development in low-resource settings.​​

Ideal for:
Professionals in CSR/development
Pro bono experts/corporate volunteers
Innovative thinkers with integrity​
Extra benefits & local life
Full pastoral support, 24/7 emergency line, cultural orientation; weekends for relaxation or volunteering at children's homes.​​

Optional adventures: Gorilla trekking, safaris (Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth Parks), cultural tours (~extra cost).​​

Individual preparation and continuous support from AMAIDI before, during and after your assignment; AMAIDI charges a service fee of 1,600 EUR net for matching, preparation, support and follow-up.​​

How to apply
Ready to invest in women's futures and co-create development in Uganda? 🚀
Apply now as an individual via AMAIDI’s application form and mention the project “Probono Consultants for Women & Girl Empowerment Projects in Uganda”. Companies can place this assignment within a Corporate Volunteering or Pro Bono program.​​

📩 Apply via
AMAIDI’s volunteer application (individuals) or company registration (corporates) and note the project title in your message.​​

22/02/2026

AMAIDI's Global Presence
Since our founding in 2006, AMAIDI has successfully linked non-profits with skilled professional volunteers across more than 60 countries worldwide—from Africa and Asia to the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. Check out the countries highlighted on the map where we actively deliver tailored pro bono consulting and hands-on volunteering programs, all designed to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals and create lasting social impact.

Global Pro Bono Network Partners
Since 2015 AMAIDI has been a proud member of the Global Pro Bono Network (GPBN), that collaborates with dozens of leading intermediary organizations to foster cross-border expertise sharing and innovative multinational projects. The map also marks the countries of our GPBN partners, showcasing how this powerful alliance multiplies our collective efforts to support non-profits everywhere—helping us achieve even greater scale and effectiveness in corporate volunteering.

Whether you're a professional ready to share your expertise or a company looking to boost your employee engagement, we'd love for you to join this global mission!

Head to amaidi.org to learn more and get started today.

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15/02/2026

Empower a NGO in Oku, Cameroon with your expertise – become a Pro Bono Consultant for the Organic Farming Project and help promote sustainable agriculture for food security! 🌍✨

The partner NGO in Oku, Cameroon raises awareness on conventional agriculture risks, trains on organic methods, and follows up for sustainability to boost food security and environmental conservation. Volunteers support by building farming cooperatives with women and youth, securing micro-grants, and introducing value chains.​

Why this project matters
You help create 25+ sustainable farming groups, enabling productivity increases over 50% through eco-friendly techniques for future generations.​​
By collaborating with locals, you strengthen farmer cooperatives, microfinance, and long-term environmental practices.​​

Your contribution
Conduct awareness and organic farming training sessions.​​
Perform follow-ups, extension services, exchange visits, and project monitoring.​​
Develop fundraising strategies, networking, evaluation, and reporting.​​

Key project facts
📍 Location: Oku, Cameroon (rural Northwest)
⏱ Minimum time commitment: 12 weeks (longer stays welcome)
👥 Max. number of volunteers: 5 at the same time
🏠 Accommodation on arrival: Hotel near airport (50 EUR/night), then local (details via partner)
💻 Project type: Knowledge transfer, Pro Bono (not online)
🧭 Working hours: Flexible Mon–Fri, field-based
🌱 Main focus: Organic Farming, Environment, Microfinance
🎯 SDGs: SDG 2 Zero Hunger
🌐 Internet: Self-arrange high-speed (40 EUR/month)
✈️ Arrival: Nearest airport (hotel + transfer arranged)​

Requirements & target group
Mid-junior level (5-7 years) in environment, conservation, NRM, agriculture; project experience essential.​​
Strong English, high motivation, fundraising skills; intercultural adaptability.​​

Ideal for:
Agriculture/environmental professionals
CSR/pro bono experts
Experienced career changers​
Extra benefits & local life
Free language lessons, guidance, and eco-tours (10 EUR/day guide + 50 EUR events).​​
Social activities: Cultural visits, village explorations for exchange.​​
Individual preparation and continuous support from AMAIDI before, during, and after; service fee 1,600 EUR net (weekly: 360 EUR first, 110 EUR after).​

How to apply
Ready to cultivate sustainable change in Cameroon? 🚀
Apply now as an individual via AMAIDI’s application form and mention “Probono Consultants for Organic Farming Project in Cameroon” (VJD 43). Companies can integrate into Corporate Volunteering.​​

📩 Apply via
AMAIDI’s volunteer application (individuals)
or company registration and note the project title.​​

08/02/2026

Empower , a grassroots NGO in Antigua, Guatemala with your hands-on skills – become a Volunteer for the Construction Project and help build homes for families in extreme poverty! 🌍✨

The partner NGO in Antigua, Guatemala provides basic housing to families living in inadequate conditions like cornstalk walls, dirt floors, and no sanitation facilities. Volunteers support the team in constructing durable homes, with families participating and repaying part of the costs for financial independence.​

Why this project matters
You help transform vulnerable families' living conditions by building secure homes with hygiene facilities and clean water access.​​
By working closely with locals and the NGO, you foster community self-reliance and long-term housing improvements.​​

Your contribution
Assist in house construction: foundations, block cutting, cement mixing.​​
Interact directly with beneficiary families during the build process.​​
Help complete one or more full houses (each takes about 2 weeks).​​

Key project facts
📍 Location: Antigua, Guatemala
⏱ Minimum time commitment: 2 weeks (longer stays welcome)
👥 Max. number of volunteers: 20 at the same time
🏠 Accommodation on arrival: Homestay (details via coordinator, airport transfer included)
💻 Project type: Hands-on construction / Helping Hands (not online)
🧭 Working hours: Flexible, Mon–Fri, physically demanding work
🌱 Main focus: Housing, Construction & Poverty Reduction
🎯 SDGs: SDG 9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
🌐 Internet: WiFi available at homestay
✈️ Arrival: Recommended airport – Guatemala City Airport (transfer provided)​

Requirements & target group
No construction or engineering experience required; physical fitness essential.​​
Fundraise USD 500 per house (paid on-site to partner); openness to intercultural work, basic Spanish helpful (lessons: 110–130 EUR/week).​​

Ideal for:
Hands-on enthusiasts and team players
CSR/corporate volunteers
Career changers seeking tangible impact​
Extra benefits & local life
Local coordinator provides orientation, guidance, and cultural integration.​​
Optional social activities: Excursions to Lake Atitlán or Tikal ruins.​​
Individual preparation and continuous support from AMAIDI before, during and after; AMAIDI charges a service fee of 1,600 EUR net (plus weekly costs: 140 EUR first week, 125 EUR thereafter).​​

How to apply
Ready to build lasting change for Guatemalan families? 🚀

Apply now as an individual via AMAIDI’s application form and mention “Volunteers for Construction Project in Antigua, Guatemala” (VJD 23). Companies can integrate this into Corporate Volunteering programs.​​

📩 Apply via
AMAIDI’s volunteer application (individuals)
or company registration and note the project title.​​