How would you describe your club?
Train of Hope Dortmund e.V. was founded as part of the welcoming culture in September 2015 by volunteers and sees itself as a migrant organization (MSO) that helps people in various matters, regardless of social status, nationality, religion, ethnicity and sexual orientation. Since then, the association has been dealing with refugees and in particular with young people who have fled and young people with an immigration background. The name ties in with the motto under which the help from volunteers at DKH Dortmund was already based: "Train of Hope".

What makes your club special? Why is your club particularly interesting for international students?
What is special about Train of Hope Dortmund e. V. is the multicultural background, which quickly builds a bridge to refugees and migrants from all countries. Above all, however, refugees become volunteering refugee helpers through empowerment and language teaching, who, thanks to their background, can react quickly to the changing needs of the refugees. Therefore, a large part of the members are refugees and migrants.

What activities does your club offer?
The association offers a wide range of activities for almost all age groups. Together we develop working groups and groups on different topics such as language exchange, cooking, soccer, music, political education, activism in different areas (LGBTIQ* & gender issues, children and youth work, work and science).

How could students get in touch with the club and club offers?
Students are welcome to visit the club or contact us by phone or e-mail using the contact details and times given below and subscribe to the club on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter & Youtube).

What previous knowledge/interests should students have to take part in the activities?
All previous knowledge and expertise are welcome, and any language can be used (of course, basic knowledge of German or English would be an advantage).

What do you expect from students who would like to join your club?
Willingness to help, flexibility and tolerance would be desirable. We are an intercultural family of volunteers.

Contact details
Train of Hope Dortmund e.V.
Münsterstr. 54, 44145 Dortmund
Phone: 0231 / 97062647
E-Mail: kontakt@trainofhope-do.de
Website: www.trainofhope-do.de

How would you describe your club?
The ATV Dorstfeld 1878 e.V. offers people interested in sports numerous opportunities to exercise in the western area of Dortmund. Badminton, handball, swimming, swimming training, water aerobics, aqua fitness, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics (e.g., apparatus gymnastics or fitness gymnastics), volleyball, walking, hiking, and boule are offered.

What makes your club special?
The club appeals to people of all age groups. The club is run exclusively on a voluntary basis. The sport takes place on the club's own facilities.

What activities does your club offer?
In addition to taking part in sports activities, students can also get involved as trainers in the club or expand their own skills through voluntary work.

Why is your club particularly interesting for international students? How could students get in touch with the club and club offers?
Our club is particularly interesting for students because of its diversity. We take part in projects that are of interest to the students, e.g., prevention of sexual violence, digitization in clubs and rehabilitation. Students can visit our club and check out our offers. The contact persons are the trainers/exercise leaders.

What previous knowledge / interests should students have to take part in the activities?
It is important that students enjoy sports in a community.

What do you expect from students who would like to join your club?
Open-mindedness and interest in bringing people together in our club to practice sport.

Contact details
ATV Dorstfeld e.V.
Am Rode 106, 44149 Dortmund
Phone: 0231/171856
E-Mail: karlalbertwebde
Website: www.atv-dorstfeld.de 

How would you describe your club / what makes your club special?
TuS Westfalia Hombruch 1891 e.V. is the largest sports club in the Dortmund district of Hombruch with over 1200 members and a wide range of sports activities.

What activities does your club offer?
The club offers gymnastics, athletics, swimming, triathlon, handball, and tennis to all age groups. The club also has a clubhouse with tennis courts and two tennis halls.

Why is your club particularly interesting for international students?
Many international citizens take part in our sports offers. Perhaps that makes our club particularly interesting for international students.

How could students get in touch with the club and club offers?
Students can contact the club using the contact details and times given below -  either by phone, e-mail or personally during our office hours. Individual trial offers can also be arranged.

What previous knowledge / interests should students have to take part in the activities?
Previous knowledge is not required. The language used in all sports is German, although it makes no difference whether students speak German or not.

What do you expect from students who would like to join your club?
Regular participation and initiative would be helpful, so international students get in touch with other members more quickly.

Contact details
TuS Westfalia Hombruch e.V. 
Kieferstrasse 34, 44225 Dortmund
Phone: 0231/714833
E-mail: westfaliahombrucht-onlinede
Website: www.westfaliahombruch.de