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Voluntary work at the GDCh

Drei Personen stehen an einem runden Stehtisch in einer hellen Messe- oder Konferenzumgebung. Eine Person hält eine beigefarbene Stofftasche mit grünem Aufdruck, während die anderen beiden Broschüren oder Hefte in den Händen halten. Alle tragen grüne Namensschilder um den Hals. Im Hintergrund sind unscharfe Messestände mit blauen und weißen Flächen sowie weitere Personen zu sehen.

Voluntary work at the GDCh

Would you like to volunteer for the chemistry community? Would you like to learn something new and grow beyond yourself? Would you like to make a difference and shape things together with others? Then volunteering with the GDCh is just right for you. Together with more than 1,300 other volunteers, you make a difference and actively help shape the GDCh and the chemistry community.

Why volunteering with the GDCh is worthwhile

Volunteering with the GDCh is more than just commitment. It is an investment in your personal and professional development and offers more than you might think.

Expand your network:

Build contacts with colleagues from industry, research and academia throughout Germany. These connections open doors, inspire you and often stay with you for a lifetime – far beyond professional topics.

Develop new skills:

Whether in project management, event organisation or science communication – volunteering enables you to gain valuable experience that enriches your CV and advances your career. You take on responsibility, make decisions and grow through new challenges.

Take an active role:

Contribute your ideas and shape the future of chemistry in Germany. Whether you advance the development of young talent, develop specialist programmes or strengthen dialogue between science and society – you are making a meaningful difference.

Find like-minded people:

Work with people who share your enthusiasm for chemistry. Together, commitment is not only more enjoyable, but also multiplies the impact.
Whether you are at the beginning of your Career or already bring many years of experience, you will find the right voluntary role for your interests and stage of life at the GDCh. Become part of a large team of volunteers. Would you like to know more? Send us an email and together we will explore where you can make a difference.
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