Find training opportunities related to volunteering
Are you looking for a training course, a seminar or a digital learning programme to support your voluntary work? Here you’ll find training providers with courses that can help you.
These programmes are aimed at volunteers, those interested in volunteering, associations, initiatives and organisations. They help you to deepen your knowledge, develop new skills and make the most of your volunteering.
Upcoming seminars and available places
Being Creative in Conflict | 7 November 2026 | 10.00–17.00
How can difficult situations within teams, groups and committees be managed constructively – even when conflicts arise?
In this workshop, you’ll learn to recognise conflicts at an early stage, resolve deadlocks and steer discussions in a constructive direction. Through simple exercises and a vibrant culture of feedback, the needs and skills of everyone involved are taken into account, enabling creative collaboration even in difficult situations.
Creating neighbourhood news with AI | 13 November 2026 | 2.00–5.30 pm
How can ChatGPT and similar tools help to provide quick and creative updates on what’s happening in the neighbourhood?
In this workshop, you’ll learn how generative AI can support local organisations and initiatives with their public relations work.
Using specific examples, you’ll create neighbourhood news, try out helpful prompts and learn how to verify AI-generated content and spot disinformation.
Introduction to Youth Organisation Work | 4–6 December 2026
Have you already taken part in events organised by the Jugendwerk, or would you like to get involved there in future?
Over this weekend, you’ll gain an insight into youth organisation work and have the chance to contribute your own ideas. You’ll get to try out participatory decision-making using practical examples.
You’ll also learn about the work of the Jugendwerk and develop ideas for your own voluntary work.
frEE Academy
The frEE Academy is a training centre for volunteers in the Stuttgart area and has been supporting voluntary work for over 20 years. It offers training programmes for volunteers and organisations, views volunteering as a learning experience, and combines specialist input with discussion and practical methods. The programmes empower volunteers, open up new perspectives and are often low-cost or free of charge.
Further training opportunities relating to volunteering in Stuttgart
Other organisations in Stuttgart also offer seminars, talks and training courses that may be of interest to volunteers, clubs, initiatives and organisations. The topics range from communication and digitalisation to club management, as well as social, cultural and personal issues.
Digital learning platforms
Anyone looking to undertake further learning online will find a wide range of resources here on volunteering and civic engagement. From short introductory sessions to practical learning formats, there is plenty on offer – flexible, accessible from anywhere and tailored to your individual needs.
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