OpenDesk wants to help young people develop their potential - regardless of what conditions they start with.
About us
An association for educational opportunities.
We accompany young people aged 10 to 16 with real insights, personal encounters and understandable support.
Vision & Mission
Education should open doors.
Regardless of what information, contacts or role models a young person already brings with them.
Through encounters, orientation and concrete support, we create spaces in which young people can grow, develop trust and discover new perspectives.
Our values
What guides us.
These principles shape our decisions and our daily work.
Representation first
Real role models make a difference.
Education as empowerment
Education should strengthen people and shape the future.
Community supported
Our work grows from real life environments.
Break down barriers
Make hurdles visible and paths understandable.
Quality over quantity
Grow sustainably and have a long-term impact.
Organization
Supported by the community.
Strategic responsibility and lived participation intertwine at OpenDesk.
Four roles · one common mission
This is how OpenDesk is organized.
Each role has a clear mission. The commission connects all levels with the perspective of the community.
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Develop strategy
Board of Directors
Develops the strategic direction and prepares the club's groundbreaking decisions.
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Check & confirm
Commission
Reviews strategic direction from a community perspective. She confirms them or returns them for revision.
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Lead & coordinate
Office
Leads the working groups, coordinates tasks and is responsible for communication and implementation.
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Implement offers
Working groups
Implement the offers together with the office in small, focused teams.
Personal contact
Let's get to know each other.
Would you like to support our work or become part of our community? Write to us.
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