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Press release

October 20, 2026, No. 168

Family Mentors Wanted: New Training Program Starts in November

County Office Offers Free Training – Volunteers Give Families Their Time and Support

Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District. Families in the district who need support and a break from the daily demands of raising young children can receive help from family mentors. For those interested in volunteering in this role, the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office is offering free training in November and December.

Family mentors typically visit a family once a week. They play with the children, do activities together, or simply lend a listening ear to the parents. This regular support can be especially valuable for families whose grandparents live far away or who have recently moved to the county. A mentoring relationship usually lasts about a year.

No prior knowledge is required. What matters most is life experience and a love of interacting with families. The training is free and does not obligate you to become a mentor afterward.

“Many of our mentors say that they themselves gain a lot from the time they spend with their families,” says Bianca Ludwig of the Family Support Office at the county administration office. “During the training, we work together to develop our approach as volunteers and get to know the other volunteers right away.”

Practical Preparation for Volunteer Work

The training is based on the curriculum of the Bavarian Family Mentor Network. The program covers topics such as active listening, respectful communication, and how to build a trusting relationship with a family. The training also addresses how to handle difficult situations, intercultural openness, and recognizing one’s own limits as a volunteer.

The training session will take place at the Bad Tölz District Office, Prof.-Max-Lange-Platz 1:

  • Friday, November 20, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Friday, November 27, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


In addition, there will be a meeting with the coordinator at each location. Anyone who is unable to attend a meeting can still register. In some cases, it is possible to make up the material later.

Support Even After the Training

Even after the training, the volunteers are not left to fend for themselves. At various locations throughout the county, educational professionals support the family mentoring programs. They bring families and mentors together, are available to answer questions, and organize regular meetings for the families to connect.

Registration

The Family Support Office at the County Administration Building will accept registrations, if possible, by November 13, via email at familienfoerderung@lra-toelz.de or by phone at 08041 505-423. They can also answer any questions you may have about volunteering.

Additional information and locations are available under“Family Mentors.”


Sabine Schmid
Press spokeswoman
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office