Rostock honors volunteering: 74 cards for committed citizens!
Rostock honors volunteering: 74 cards for committed citizens!
Rostock, Deutschland - On June 15, 2025, the Baltic Sea Stadium in Rostock shone in a festive shine when 74 volunteer cards were handed over to committed citizens. This special award recognizes the tireless practical action of many women and men who stand out in the community. Among the happy recipients can be found from a total of 24 different clubs that actively work for various concerns. The German Seemanns Mission Rostock, the Evangelical Lutheran Slütergemeinde Rostock-Dierkow, the Rostock Müll-Free and the Rostock Singakademie, are new to the club of supporting organizations.
The volunteer card, which has been a real hit since the introduction in September 2011, comes with a number of advantages: owners enjoy free or reduced access to a variety of cultural and sporting events as well as benefits in local transport. But this card is not even allocated. There are clear criteria to consider. In order to qualify for the card, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have been shown to have been active in a non -profit organization in Rostock for at least five hours a week or 250 hours a year for three years. This is a pretty good performance that is required!
volunteer engagement in the upswing
According to a current study by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), almost every third person in Germany from the age of 17 is now volunteering, which are impressive about 22 million people. The proportion of volunteers is now around 32 percent and shows a steep increase, especially among young adults and pensioners. This positive development is impressive and raises the voluntary commitment in society to a new level.
It is particularly noteworthy that the generation of the 68s, i.e. the years 1941 to 1954, also remains active in retirement: 29 percent of this generation are continuously committed, while 13 percent only exercise or resume volunteering. These numbers illustrate how important it is to create flexible and low -threshold offers for different age groups and not simply to introduce an obligation to commit as the study suggests.In Rostock, the voluntary commitment is not only recognized, but also actively supported. Partners such as the Compagnie de Comédie, Rostock-Laage Airport, the Kunsthalle Rostock and the Zoological Garden of Rostock take part in the campaign and offer numerous benefits. These collaborations are to be expanded to inspire even more people for volunteering and advance the community.
summarized can be said: Voluntary work in Rostock is not only a foundation for a functioning cooperation, but also experiences recognition earned through initiatives, such as the volunteer card. The step towards appreciation is a valuable motivation for many who are committed to their city and fellow human beings. Rostock shows that here is a good knack for community commitment. More and more citizens are ready to give something - a development that makes you listen and gives tailwind for many upcoming projects.
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