Social Responsibility is an initiative of PMI Germany Chapter e.V. – Members of the Chapter working as volunteers utilize their expertise and experience in project management to support projects with a social impact.
These projects are from the following areas:
- Donate expertise for projects of non-profit organizations and NGOs
We support their project management or teach basics in project methodology. Frequently our support is requested to create a project plan or for coaching of the project team in difficult project situations. - Donate expertise for projects of schools
We support schools with the realization of difficult projects, where the expertise of experienced project managers is required, e.g. for projects with out-of-school project partners. - Social Mentoring: Provide project management expertise to organizations that help socially disadvantaged people in projects. Or directly to socially disadvantaged people (if the partner criteria are met, see below).
Offering
- We offer voluntary support in project management for non-profit organizations and schools that have no internal know-how to conduct these projects.
- We teach our project partners basic concepts for a structured project approach and the use of project management methods.
- Through our engagement, we help our project partners to achieve their project goals.
- Members of our chapter, who are ready to engage as a volunteer in a social purpose, can effectively use their expertise in project management.
- We provide an overview of the job profile of a project manager.
Project Candidates
PMI Germany Chapter e.V. is cooperating with project partners for its Social Responsibility Projects. This program focuses on projects with a social background (Project Management for Social Good). The projects are also expected to support at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) .
You are a good match if:
- You are a non-profit organization, an NGO or a school
- You are politically independent and not bound to a religion
- You are planning a comprehensive or mission-critical project, or you have already started a project and need help with it
The next steps are:
- Talk to us about the type and size of your project.
- We will check on the requirements and needed resources, usually in a workshop with your staff members.
- You decide if you want to engage with our chapter’s volunteers.
- We set up an agreement (Project Charter) for the voluntary support with roles, tasks, a project plan and the expected effort, as well as the required obligations on your side.
Ongoing Projects
Sustainability and Climate Protection
We support charitable NGOs with projects supporting and enhancing the sustainability targets of the United Nations (UN Sustainable Development Goals). Thus we contribute to a fair and healthy environment. Climate protection and therefore environmental friendly energy supply are the foundation worldwide as well as at home at our doorsteps
PMI Germany Chapter has established the cooperation with an NGO focusing on climate and energy supply. We will continue to increase our engagement in this area with our support.
Education for a Sustainable Development
As a cooperation partner of BenE München e.V., we support the „GMIN²T-Flächenprojekt München – Rosenheim“. This project includes environmental studies in the München – Rosenheim area and is supposed to combine STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) with the humanities and with sustainability goals.
Link: BenE München
WissensWerkstatt
The WissensWerkstatt addresses employees of NGOs in the Nuremberg region. Volunteering experts provide professional know-how through presentations and workshops, which is important for the work of the public charitable organizations. PMI Germany Chapter volunteers contribute to the program of the WissensWerkstatt with workshops covering project management related topics.
Link: www.iska-nuernberg.de/tueren-oeffnen/wissenswerkstatt.html
Events
We engage in planning and preparing events for several project partners, e.g. culture festival, fundraising event, local fair to recruit new volunteers.
Contact
You can reach us all by e-mail at:
SocialResponsibility@pmi-gc.de
Region North
Peter Moser
Peter has been certified as a PMP® since 2012 and, as a DASM, DAVSC and agile project manager, he has a great passion for agile methods and collaborative teamwork. As an independent consultant and go-live strategist, he supports organizations in implementing projects sustainably and effectively.
Since 2022, he has been a volunteer in the area of social responsibility at the PMI Germany Chapter and he is the contact person for the North region. He initiated the first project in Hamburg and supported it for over a year. His motivation is to use his project management expertise to strengthen social initiatives and build a committed volunteer network in northern Germany.
Region East
Thomas Sturm
As a long-standing project and portfolio manager with international experience in consulting, the start-up environment and in the manufacturing, retail and telco/media industries, Thomas has in-depth expertise in strategy implementation, technology roadmapping and intercultural collaboration. His drive: successfully shaping projects with a social impact and bringing them to the finish line. In the Eastern region, he wants to use his expertise to initiate sustainable engagement in the area of social responsibility and create opportunities for volunteers that make a difference.
Region South
Dr. Werner Waldner
Werner has been certified as a PMP since 2004 and has been actively involved in the association - formerly SGC, now PMI Germany Chapter - since 2018. Both professionally as a finance coach and at Startsocial and privately as the Head of Social Responsibility for the southern region of the PMI Germany Chapter, he has already managed many projects. He is also an active mentor/coach in his professional and private life. His recommendation is for everyone to get involved in Social Responsibility. Your own learning curve is just as big as what you can give to the people involved.
Region West
Mahmoud Basha
With almost 20 years of experience in engineering and project management, Mahmoud has successfully led initiatives that promote efficiency and innovation. He is motivated by Social Responsibility and supporting communities in the western region of Germany. His goal is to promote sustainable growth and positive change through strategic planning and collaboration.
Region Central
Duncan Sinclair
Building on 20+ years of controlling and project management experience in international large-scale plant construction, Duncan would like to support the Central Region in the selection and implementation of PMI Social Responsibility initiatives. The aim is to effectively network PMI volunteers with corresponding initiatives in order to sustainably promote their implementation. The motivation of both sides to shape social improvements will contribute significantly to success.
We support our vision as well as our volunteers in the regions:
Martina Gerst, Prasoon Agnihotri, Joerg Glunde
You can reach us all by e-mail at:
For Volunteering in general see >>> here and for concrete opportunities see >>> here.
