Job Vacancy: Bufdi

Federal Voluntary Service ("Bundesfreiwilligendienst", Bufdi) at Mann-O-Meter e.V.

Mann-O-Meter e.V. is Berlin’s gay checkpoint (information, counselling and testing centre). We offer our target group counselling on all aspects of life, information and testing services for sexually transmitted infections.

As a community-based organisation catering specifically to our target group, we – as gay and bisexual men* – work for gay and bisexual men*, as well as other men who have sex with men (MSM).

The Checkpoint offers the following services:

• Counselling in an open setting that serves as a safe space for all men who use the service

• HIV and STI testing services

• Specific support services (including those relating to chemsex)

• Services for young people, including the youth group ‘Die Jungschwuppen’ for young gay and bisexual men

In addition, MANEO, the anti-violence project run by Mann-O-Meter e.V., is another key area of work for gay and bisexual men.

We are looking for a committed Federal Voluntary Service participant to start on 1 September, who will report to the management team and work across different departments at Checkpoint and MANEO.

A particular focus will be on supporting our counselling work.

Your tasks may include

At the Checkpoint:

• Providing support in reception and organisational tasks

• Assisting with the preparation and delivery of counselling and testing services (following instructions)

• Assisting with the documentation and organisational follow-up of counselling sessions

• Contributing to prevention and public awareness work

• Supporting individual youth services as part of the Checkpoint programme

At MANEO:

• Assisting with administrative and organisational tasks

• Helping with public relations, campaigns and events

• Assisting with research, documentation and preparing for meetings

Cross-functional / Management:

• Gaining an insight into the coordination and organisation of the association’s work

• Assisting with internal processes and projects

What you’ll bring to the role:

• An interest in gay health, counselling and anti-violence work

• Sensitivity and a sense of responsibility when dealing with people seeking advice

• A genuine enjoyment of working with people of different age groups

• Openness, reliability and discretion

• A willingness to contribute across different areas of work

• Minimum age: 18 years

We offer you:

• An insight into professional counselling and prevention work

• The chance to work as part of a dedicated team

• Close support and guidance

• A varied range of tasks in counselling, organisation and public relations

• A stipend and social benefits in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Voluntary Service

Start date: 1 September

Duration: usually 12 months

Workload: full-time (39 hours per week); part-time possible by arrangement

Please submit your application, including your CV, by 15 August 2026

exclusively by email to: jobs@mann-o-meter.de