Carriers and jobs

Hanover is home to a wide range of agencies and organizations active in the fields of education and social services that offer a variety of employment opportunities. These include public institutions, church-affiliated organizations, as well as charitable associations and nonprofit organizations, all of which make an important contribution to the region’s social infrastructure.

Public entities such as the Hanover Region, the State Capital of Hanover, and the State of Lower Saxony are major employers in the social sector and perform a wide range of tasks in education, care, and social support. This range of services is supplemented by church-affiliated organizations, which are particularly active in social work and education.

Charitable organizations and nonprofit groups also offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities—from child and youth services to caregiving and counseling, as well as support for people with special needs.

The following overview lists key organizations and workplaces in Hanover and provides an initial guide to entering the social services field.

Public executing agencies

• Hanover region
• State capital Hanover
• State of Lower Saxony

Church organizations

• Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Hanover
• The Catholic Church in the Hanover Region

Charities and non-profit organizations

• German Caritas Association
• Workers' Welfare Organization (AWO)
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband
• Diakonisches Werk Hannover
• German Red Cross
• St. John
• Lebenshilfe Hannover
• ASB Workers' Samaritan Federation, Hanover