Ask HN: How can I help (Germany)

3 points by thepete2 6y ago ↗ HN

Because of the coronavirus I don't have anything to do right now. I'm a student living in Germany and the start of my semester was moved by 2 weeks. Traveling isn't an option either for obvious reasons. Any ideas about where I could volunteer / assist to help alleviate the situation?

I'm not qualified to be at a hospital, but could maybe do some coding (studying CS). All ideas are welcome.

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mtmail 6y ago ↗

https://wirhelfen.eu/ is a German app to offer help in your neighborhood. (found on https://www.reddit.com/r/de/wiki/corona-links)

thepete2 6y ago ↗

thank you

mtmail 6y ago ↗

In my city a couple of students build a local website doing the same. Well, the advertised the app with signs in supermarkets and you can also call in (not everybody is internet-savy). They have 500 volunteers now and almost nobody needing help (so far). Amazing response.

nicbou 6y ago ↗

I maintain a clear overview of the Coronavirus situation in Berlin (https://allaboutberlin.com/guides/coronavirus). Right now, I'm a bit overwhelmed and I could really use some help.

- I need help with collecting and summarising the daily updates

- I would like to add more information about backup plans for employees and freelancers (this will become its own guide)

- I would like to compile a list of ways people like you can help.

Feel free to get in touch (see the Impressum page). I'll take as much help as I can get, but I have zero demands.