At the latest since 2014 an increase in voluntary work with refugees in Germany is to be observed. Voluntary work also plays an important role in educational work. Thereby, two perspectives are to be distinguished: education as an instrument for integration and education as an aim and as a sign for integration. Furthermore, the civil engagement of volunteers can contribute to the expansion of refugee’s social capital, which is of relevance for the access to educational institutions. With reference to three surveys, which were conducted 2014, 2015 and 2016 with volunteers working with refugees, the dual role of voluntary work with refugees in regards to education in outlined. be formulated.

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volunteering, refugees, educational work, integration