Community Service Berlin

OpenSpace Networthing Workshop

**meet, share and co-create** every month with interesting **entrepreneurs** from diverse backgrounds at our **OpenSpace Networthing Workshops**. **This is a potluck event. Bring food**, a **slide** or two of your project or anything you want to share with the community. 1. **Boarding time**: 15:00-15:30, where we ask these questions like: What is one meaningful goal you would like to achieve with the help of the FirstFriday Community and why is it important to you? 2. **Intro-Round**: tell your name, what you do, what you bring into the community and what the community can do for you to bridge the gap. 3. **Pause** to eat the food and network 4. **Workshop** with **Milap Singh**, where we learn, build, co-create and deploy together a meaningful community project based on the needs of our community. 5\. Finish the food and drinks

Communication Fitness auf Deutsch

You live in Berlin. You can follow conversations in German, but speaking is still slow, stressful or limited. You search for words, simplify your thoughts, avoid longer conversations or automatically switch to English. ​**Communication Fitness auf Deutsch** is a 2.5-hour live communication workout for adults who want to finally use the German they already know. **This session: Self-Introduction** ​How do you answer “Tell me about yourself” without sounding rehearsed, confused or much less interesting than you actually are? ​During this session, you will practise introducing yourself clearly and naturally in German in different situations: at work, while networking and in everyday conversations. ​You will not memorise one perfect speech. You will build flexible versions that sound like you and work in real conversations. ​**What you will practise** * ​introducing yourself in 30–60 seconds; * ​choosing what is relevant in different situations; * ​speaking clearly without overexplaining; * ​sounding natural instead of memorised; * ​asking and answering follow-up questions; * ​reacting spontaneously when the conversation changes. ​**This is not a traditional German class.** ​No grammar drills. No vocabulary tests. No awkward free-form networking. ​You train real communication through structured exercises, guided conversations, timed challenges and game mechanics. ​The format tells you who to speak with and what happens next. You do not need to approach strangers, invent small talk or perform on a stage. ​Most exercises take place in pairs and small groups. You will speak with several different participants during the evening. Every conversation has a clear task, so you can focus on speaking instead of wondering what to say. ​**Why Communication Fitness?** ​Many international people live in Berlin for years but still spend most of their time speaking English or their native language. ​You may understand more and more German, but speaking does not improve automatically. It needs regular live practice, just like physical fitness. ​**Communication Fitness** creates a structured space where you can train communication in real time, with real people, in German. ​**This event is for adults who:** * ​live in Berlin; * ​understand German approximately from B1 level; * ​understand more than they can currently say; * ​often switch to English or their native language; * ​want to communicate more confidently at work and in everyday life; * ​want practical speaking experience rather than another grammar lesson. ​**You do not need perfect German.** You do need enough German to understand instructions and participate in simple conversations. ​**This event is not suitable for complete beginners.** ​**What you can expect** * ​short practical input from the host; * ​several rounds of guided speaking practice; * ​different conversation partners; * ​exercises in pairs and small groups; * ​clear structure throughout the evening; * ​meaningful new contacts without conventional networking; * ​a better understanding of what currently blocks your German. ​Nobody will unexpectedly call you onto a stage or test your grammar in front of the group. ​**Date:** 19 August 2026 **Time:** 18:30–21:00 **Location:** Deel, Berlin **Language:** The entire session takes place in German **Ticket:** 25 € **Capacity:** Limited ​Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so that we can start on time. ​**Venue Host** We are hosted by **[Deel](https://www.deel.com/?utm_source=luma)**[ ](https://www.deel.com/?utm_source=luma)in their Berlin office. Thank you to the Deel team for opening their space and supporting live communication and international communities in Berlin. ​**Host** **[Stas Kukharkov](https://www.instagram.com/communication.fitness.de/?utm_source=luma)** is a communication coach, event moderator and creator of Communication Fitness. For more than 20 years, he has been developing and facilitating interactive formats that help people speak, connect and participate more confidently. 1,500+ events delivered. ​**Photos and video** Please note that photos and short video recordings may be taken during the event. By attending, you agree that this material may be used to document and promote Communication Fitness. Please speak to the organiser before the event if you do not wish to appear in any recordings.

Toastmasters Public Speaking - Practice effective Team Communication

**Center Berlin Toastmasters: Put your words into action** New time: 7pm please arrive 10 minutes earlier. Join us for an exciting event where you can **put your words into action**! Toastmasters Berlin is hosting this **in-person event** at the **St. Lukas Church**. It's the perfect opportunity to enhance your public speaking skills, gain confidence, and connect with like-minded individuals. At Center Berlin Toastmasters, we believe in creating a supportive and encouraging environment for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, you'll find a place to grow and improve your communication skills. Our experienced members will provide valuable feedback and guidance to help you become a more effective speaker. Don't miss this chance to **challenge yourself** and expand your horizons. Join us at the **St. Lukas Church** at 7:00 PM and let your words make an impact! **Agenda of the evening:** **Welcome and Introductions:** The Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD) often opens the meeting, who welcomes everyone and introduces the meeting's theme or agenda. The TMOD also introduces the key roles and functionaries for that session. **Prepared Speeches:** A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to prepared speeches. Members working through various projects in the Toastmasters education program deliver speeches based on their chosen projects. Each speech is evaluated by a designated evaluator who provides feedback on strengths and areas for improvement. **Table Topics:** Table Topics is a segment where impromptu speaking skills are tested. The Table Topics Master presents a series of short, unprepared speaking challenges or questions, and members or guests are invited to come to the podium and give a brief, improvised response. **Evaluations:** Following the prepared speeches and Table Topics segment, evaluators provide constructive feedback to speakers. These evaluations focus on content, delivery, body language, and time management. The goal is to help speakers improve their speaking skills. **Reports and Functionary Roles:** The meeting may include various functionary roles, such as the Timer, Grammarian, Ah-Counter, and others, who report on their observations and contributions to the session. These roles help members improve their language and time management skills. **General Evaluator:** The General Evaluator provides an overall assessment of the meeting, highlighting what went well and offering suggestions for improvement. They may also evaluate the evaluators' performance. **Awards and Recognitions:** Toastmasters sessions often conclude with awards and recognitions, including the Best Speaker, Best Evaluator, and Best Table Topics Speaker. These awards encourage members to strive for excellence in their speaking and leadership abilities. **Closing:** The meeting concludes with closing remarks from the Toastmaster of the Day, who may express gratitude to participants and encourage them to continue their Toastmasters journey. **Networking and Socialising:** After the formal meeting, members and guests often have the opportunity to network, socialise, and discuss their experiences in a more relaxed setting. Address: Bernburger Straße 4-5, 10963 Berlin Phone: +49 160 2376546 Email: [cb.toastmasters.d95@gmail.com](mailto:cb.toastmasters.d95@gmail.com) See you there!

Toastmasters Public Speaking - Practice effective Communication

🎤 **What Happens at a Toastmasters Meeting?** We change the time to 7pm please aarive 10 minutes earlier. Curious about Toastmasters? Come experience it for yourself! At **Toastmasters Center Berlin**, our meetings are designed to help you grow as a speaker, listener, and leader — in a fun, supportive environment. Here’s what you can expect: ✅ **Warm Welcome** – Guests are always greeted with open arms. No pressure to speak — just observe and enjoy! ✅ **Prepared Speeches** – Members deliver inspiring, informative, or entertaining speeches they've crafted. ✅ **Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics)** – A fun challenge where volunteers speak on surprise topics for 1–2 minutes. Great for thinking on your feet! ✅ **Constructive Feedback** – Every speaker receives thoughtful evaluations to help them improve. ✅ **Leadership & Roles** – Members take on meeting roles that build confidence and leadership skills. Whether you're looking to overcome stage fright, sharpen your storytelling, or simply meet like-minded people — this is the place to start. 🗓️ **Join us as a guest — no experience needed!** 📍 **Toastmasters Center Berlin** 💬 **Grow your voice. Share your story.**

T(h)reesome in the Park!

Are you ready for **T(h)reesome in the Park?** Three English Toastmasters clubs are coming together for one community, endless vibes, and a memorable summer evening! Whether you’re a long-time member, a curious guest, or just looking to spend a fantastic afternoon outdoors with an amazing international crowd, we’d love to have you join us. **When**: Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM **Where**: Park am Gleisdreieck, Berlin (Exact location will be shared on the day via email.) **What**: Potluck Picnic, Fun Games, Networking & Impromptu Speeches (Table Topics) **What to Expect**: * ***Potluck Picnic***: Bring your favorite food, snacks, or drinks to share—or just bring yourself! * ***Games & Networking***: Connect with friendly, inspiring people in a relaxed, open-air setup. * ***Impromptu Speeches***: A fun, low-pressure Table Topics session out in the park. No prepared speeches, just quick thinking and lots of laughs! ***What to Bring:*** * A picnic blanket or something comfortable to sit on. * Food or drinks to share (potluck style!). * Your energy and curiosity! **New to Toastmasters?** Toastmasters is a global community dedicated to public speaking, leadership, and personal growth. While this special event is a casual picnic instead of our regular indoor meeting, it’s the absolute best way to experience our supportive community firsthand! Come for the food and games, stay for the inspiring connections. See you at Gleisdreieck Park! 🎉

AWS User Group Berlin - Summer Networking Special

To cheer the last weeks of warmer weather, we're switching things up! Join us for a relaxed evening of networking and good conversation at a local beer garden instead of our usual meetup format. This is a great chance to connect with fellow AWS enthusiasts in a more casual setting. No slides, no speakers. Just good vibes! 📍 Augustiner auf Bötzow / Wirtshaus und Biergarten: Prenzlauer Allee 242. 📅 14 August, Friday - 18:30 Drinks and food will be available for purchase at the venue (at your own expense). We will be sitting outside by the benches, or will head inside if Berlin weather surprises us with heavy rain. We’ll bring the good company. You bring your thirst for tech and beer! RSVP to let us know you're coming. Prost! 🍺

Human City Walk - Boxhagener Kiez - slow walk, local stories, no networking

Wir laufen gemeinsam durch den Kiez — mit offenen Augen für die Menschen um uns. Wir lassen handgeschriebene Danke und kleine Geschenke da, helfen spontan und machen jemandem den Tag ein bisschen heller. Unterwegs teilen wir Lieblingsorte und die Geschichten dahinter. Danach Kaffee — wer mag. Dies ist explizit kein Networking Event. Es gibt keine Pitches, keine Visitenkarten und keinen Grund, beeindruckend zu sein. Es ist auch kein spirituelles Event. Es geht darum, Positivität zu verbreiten, einfach mal Danke zu sagen, Geschichten zu teilen und die Stadt mit offenen Augen zu sehen. Magst du, bring ein kleines Geschenk für die Menschen mit, die den Kiez am Laufen halten. Irgendwas kleines. Musst du aber nicht. Oder, bring einen Lieblingsort im Kiez mit – und die Geschichte, die du damit verbindest. Musst du aber auch nicht. Die Plätze sind bewusst begrenzt, damit es ein Spaziergang bleibt. [https://www.humancity.club/](https://www.humancity.club/)

Community Lab: Hands On Assists

Die Kunst der HANDS-ON ASSISTS | Community Work Workshop — ein selbstorganisierter Workshop für Yogalehrer — kein Frontalunterricht — nur eigenes Erfahren, gemeinsames Üben, konstruktivem Feedback, Üben, Kommunikation Ein praxisorientierter Workshop, der dir viel Sicherheit bei Yoga Adjustments vermittelt, weil du übst und nicht aus der Übung kommst. Dein Schüler spürt deinen Sicherheit sehr genau. Nur dann kann er sich voll auf dein Assist einlassen und davon profitieren. Inhalte — Austausch von unterschiedlichen Techniken — Vergleich der Techniken — praxisorientiertes Pro- und Kontra — Sicherheit beim Hands-On-Assist — Feedback deines Schüler — HANDS-OFF ASSISTS: arbeite verbal mit der Vorstellungskraft des Schülers — HANDS-OFF (almost) ASSISTS: taktile Reize — HANDS-OFF ASSISTS: Druck im Gegendruck/Schub zu erzeugen — Berücksichtigen der individuellen, altersrelevanten, religionsbedingten, körperlichen Privatsphäre Yogalehrer jeder Tradition profitieren von diesem kostenlosen Workshop. Preis: kostenlos, wir freuen uns über eine Teespende Anmeldung: yogaatlobe@gmail.com oder komme einfach vorbei. Wann: Jeden 2. Freitag im Monat, 18 Uhr Leitung: Yoga Makes Me Happy - Christina Metzler ***Filmen und Fotografieren ist erlaubt für eure eigenen Lernzwecke und empfehle ich sehr!***

Lasst uns IM PARK treffen und Deutsch sprechen

Heilsames Singen - Singabend

Tauche ein in die wohltuende Welt des *Heilsamen Singens*! In der Singgruppe erleben wir gemeinsam, wie einfache, wiederholende Lieder mit positiven Texten Herz und Seele berühren. Du musst kein*e geübte*r Sänger\*in sein – beim heilsamen Singen geht es nicht um Leistung, sondern um Verbindung, Freude und Entspannung. Teils sanfte, teils kraftvolle Klänge und Melodien laden dich ein, den Alltagsstress hinter dir zu lassen, bei dir selbst anzukommen und neue Lebensfreude zu spüren. Beim gemeinsamen Singen entsteht innere Ruhe, dein Immunsystem wird gestärkt – und auf liebevolle Weise entsteht Verbindung untereinander. Komm, wie du bist – mit deiner Stimme, deinem Atem, deinem Herzen. Lass dich tragen vom Klang und entdecke die heilende Kraft des Singens. Wir freuen uns auf dich! Wo: Offenes Wohnzimmer Moabit Wann: jeden 3. Freitag im Monat 19:00 Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis Um die Planung zu erleichtern, melde Dich gerne an unter: [kontakt@heilsames-singen-berlin.de](mailto:kontakt@heilsames-singen-berlin.de) (Wer spontan kommen kann, ist natürlich ebenso willkommen!) Hei, ich bin Gesa, Sängerin, Gesangspädagogin und zertifizierte Singleiterin für Heilsames Singen. Nach über 20 Jahren als Opern- und Konzertsängerin liegt mein Fokus heute auf dem „Heilsamen Singen“. Mir liegt am Herzen, das Singen wieder in unseren Alltag zu holen. Weil es uns mit unserem innersten Menschsein verbindet, weil es Herz und Seele berührt – und weil es ein kleiner, aber kraftvoller Beitrag zu mehr Freude, Wärme und Menschlichkeit in unserer Welt ist.

Junk, steal and socialize.

Whilst cleaning you realize you just have too much stuff?! You asked yourself many times why do I even own that? - but you put it back in your cardboard... Hoping it would just dissappear?! Then join us at our next meetup!❤️🚀🕰️🪂 YOU ARE AT THE RIGHT PLACE! Some of you may know it under the german name "Schrottwichteln" 🎁🎀 You bring three items from home that you do not need anymore, and through a very fun game you get to take home three completely different items. 🤑🤯🫨 There is a bit of stealing involved, keeping it spannend. 🙀 But most importantly, we come together to have fun and meet new faces in a funny super chilled atmosphere! So bring your junk, grab a drink and let the magic begin !🌱 Please BRING: 3 Items from home, either wrapped, in a bag or not at all. Please no rubbish. 🙄 We meet at the coffeeshop "The Greens" See you sooon with all those lovely things! 🎉🎉 🌱🥎🥏🧸🧩🧶🎨🪩♟️🪄🏆 🎉🎉 The Gathering Grounds

☀️ Picnic. People. Public Speaking. It’s happening again: T(h)reesome Vol. III!

Join us for an inspiring summer afternoon in Berlin! 🌞 On **Saturday, August 22th**, the three largest English-speaking Toastmasters clubs in Berlin – @Mercury, @First Berlin, and @Center Berlin – are coming together for Threesome Vol. II. An outdoor event full of laughter, stories, connection and creativity. 📍 **Location**: Park Gleisdreieck (**East Park – Entrance Hornstraße**) 🕒 **Time**: 3:30 pm 🍉 **What to bring**: A picnic food you love to share – and a curious mind! ♻️ In the spirit of sustainability, please bring your own plates, cups & cutlery to help avoid waste Expect: 🎤 Impromptu speaking 🎲 Fun games 🧺 Potluck picnic 🎶 Music & great vibes 🤝 Real connections This isn’t just for members. If you’ve ever wondered who we are, what Toastmasters is about, or if you want to improve your public speaking skills in a relaxed environment – this is the perfect way to get to know us. Friends and family are welcome too! Let’s connect across clubs, meet the new boards, and enjoy some impromptu speeches under the open sky. 🌳 Looking forward to seeing you there! John aka Yevgen Schweden - VP of Public Relations