Caritas Münster

Caritas Münster is a social welfare organisation serving people in Münster, Germany, regardless of religion or nationality. Guided by a commitment to human dignity, solidarity and practical support, it helps individuals and families through more than 40 facilities and services, with over 2,000 employees and volunteers involved in its work.

Its services span care and support for older adults, including home care, day care, short-term care, senior residences, care advice and assistance for family caregivers. The organisation also offers counselling and practical help with migration, debt, addiction, loneliness, housing insecurity, financial concerns and other life challenges. For children, young people and families, its programmes include family support, childcare, youth counselling, school assistance and educational services. Caritas Münster also provides vocational preparation, qualifications and further education through its training and education facilities.

People can seek help through in-person appointments, open consultation hours, telephone services and online counselling. The organisation welcomes volunteers in areas such as refugee assistance, debt counselling and the railway station mission, and provides career opportunities across its services.