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. We work closely with Project Managers Without Borders (PMWB) and other partners (see Projects and Project Partners).
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.
EPIZ Berlin & PMI Germany Chapter e.V. – Social Responsibility Cooperation
EPIZ Berlin (Link: EPIZ) and the PMI Germany Chapter have entered a cooperation: Through the Social Responsibility initiative of the PMI Germany Chapter, experienced project management volunteers support EPIZ in analyzing and restructuring its project work. The first step is to introduce a unified project management approach along with suitable tool support. Additional subprojects focusing on planning & resource management as well as collaboration & meeting processes are planned.
More Information: PMI Germany Chapter e.V. - Social Responsibility: EPIZ Berlin and PMI Germany Chapter agree on cooperation on project support
Support for a P-Seminar at the Upper Secondary Level of Carl-Orff-Gymnasium in Unterschleißheim
The P-Seminar at Carl-Orff-Gymnasium in Unterschleißheim is a project-based seminar for upper secondary students, designed to support career orientation. It spans several semesters and includes a weekly workload of two hours. Students work on application-oriented projects in cooperation with external partners to gain insights into academic and professional fields while reflecting on their own skills. One example is the development of teaching materials in the field of optics, using laser-optics kits and LEGO construction sets. Four volunteers from the PMI Germany Chapter e.V. support and accompany the project.
Maisha Bora e.V.: helping people to help themselves
Maisha Bora is a non-profit association that supports people in developing countries through needs-based infrastructure projects, currently with a focus on East Africa and Kenya. One of the focuses is on enabling basic needs such as access to clean drinking water and hygiene. The guiding principle of "helping people to help themselves" means that Maisha Bora works closely with the local people and actively involves them in planning and implementation. For the implementation of a new project in Kenya - "Borehole", a certain amount of project management expertise is necessary to coordinate the various stakeholders such as Engineers Without Borders, Maisha Bora and the local institutions. PM coaches are now also being sought for this.
Berliner Stadtmission: addresses the needs of the people of Berlin
With the Berliner Stadtmission, the Eastern Region has gained another project partner in the context of social responsibility. Working together since December of last year, two PM coaches from the PMIGC have supported the Volunteer Department in addressing numerous challenges related to process analysis and software selection. The Berliner Stadtmission has been addressing the needs of Berlin’s residents since 1877. Each year, approximately 2,000 volunteers help shape the organization’s work across a wide variety of projects, facilities, and church congregations.
New Project Partner: startsocial e.V.
Another collaboration is currently being established with startsocial e.V., a nationwide German organization supporting volunteer-driven social initiatives.
Founded in 2001 under the patronage of Germany’s incumbent Federal Chancellor, startsocial brings together professionals from business and civil society to strengthen social engagement through consulting, visibility, and recognition. Support is provided through consulting scholarships awarded to social initiatives.
The PMI Germany Chapter’s contribution focuses on two key activities:
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A joint project management workshop at the beginning of the scholarship phase in November.
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Coaching and mentoring support for selected scholarship recipients through members of the Chapter’s project management network.
Further information:: Coach – startsocial e.V.
PM4TheWorld: Uniting Project Leaders to Accelerate Global Impact.
PM4TheWorld is a premier global platform designed to demonstrate exactly how professional project management methodologies drive measurable, sustainable social impact. PM4TheWorld is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing social good by demonstrating how project management enables measurable and sustainable impact.
"By showcasing successful initiatives across all aspects of Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Corporate Social Responsibility, we provide a concrete blueprint for organizations to scale their social efforts. Our platform serves as a vital showroom for high-performance execution and purposeful social accountability. We believe that the world’s most pressing challenges require more than just passion—they require precision. PM4TheWorld empowers a global community of practitioners to transform vision into reality through structured excellence and professional discipline."
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 (Head of Social Responsibility, Region South)
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.
Marcus Andrä (Social Resonsibility Ambassador, Region South)
Marcus has been PMP certified since 2015 and has been actively involved with us since 2016. Between 2016 and 2025, he has supervised several successful projects in the field of social responsibility as a volunteer.
Among other things, he has supervised various school classes in the Munich area (also with the participation of research institutions) as well as non-profit companies such as socialbee gGmbH. His main job is as a team leader at EOS GmbH, and in addition to 3D printing, project management, and volunteering, he is interested in paragliding, Salsa, and his family. He is passionate about social responsibility because the experience and getting to know new people brings great impressions and a great sense of gratitude!
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:
from left to right:
Martina Gerst, Alina-Elena Jungen, Prasoon Agnihotri, Vishal Prabhulal Charola, Joerg Glunde
You can reach us all by e-mail at:
For Volunteering in general see >>> here and for concrete opportunities see >>> here.
