Social Award Rostock 2025: inspire volunteer work!

Social Award Rostock 2025: inspire volunteer work!

St.-Georg-Str. 109, 18055 Rostock, Deutschland - in Rostock, a very special light is thrown on the people who volunteer. The Hanseatic and University City of Rostock calls for the 2025 social award. The prize recognizes extraordinary voluntary work in the areas of asylum, social and youth work and health care and is endowed with 3,500 euros. This initiative is aimed at individuals as well as corporations and clubs that are strongly committed to their fellow human beings. Applications and suggestions can be submitted by August 15, 2025. If you want to know exactly who the submissions should be addressed, you can contact the Office for Social Affairs and Participation in Rostock, where Silka Hembus, available by phone at +49 381-6911, is available for further information. Rathaus Rostock reports .

This award is no coincidence: On December 8, 2023, a festive event took place in Rostock on the occasion of the day of volunteering. Around 175 committed citizens from various areas of society were honored here. Senator Steffen Bockhahn emphasized the immense importance of volunteering for coping with social challenges. He emphasized that around 29 million people in Germany volunteer. The award winners of the 2023 social award were also recognized, including Waltraud and Eckard Reschke for their commitment to the integration of migrants and the association "Tommy not alone - the Kliniknannys e. V." To support children in the children's clinic. Committed city reports .

voluntary services recognized

A total of 27 volunteers were honored for their special achievements at this event. This includes Robert Bull for his commitment to the advisory board for disabled and chronically ill people as well as Clemens Thamm and Jan Giese, who stand up in Rostock sailing. Christian Blanck, who has been a coach at Rostock FC for 15 years, and many others received the deserved award.

• Brunhilde Schulz for integration topics in Rostock.
• Christian Müller for merits in fire and disaster protection.
• Jan Lehwald for his services to the Groß Klein volunteer fire brigade.
• Sabine Junge for over 50 years in the DRK.

This variety shows how many areas cover volunteering in Rostock. The total number of volunteer cards awarded so far is now 1,899, a number that reflects the great commitment of the Rostock population. Bamf emphasizes how important such initiatives are, especially for refugee people and their families, who often need support in difficult situations. An example of this is the international world refugee day, which focuses on children on the run and shows how urgently help is needed.

It is certain: in Rostock people are ready to put on hand where there is a need. The new year 2025 will not only set special accents with the social award, but also provide many other opportunities for all volunteers to make themselves strong for their fellow human beings. The city and its citizens willingly show that you can achieve a lot together, because you definitely have a good hand for volunteering!