Max Lietzau makes Volkssolidarität the top employer in MV!

Max Lietzau makes Volkssolidarität the top employer in MV!

There is news from Greifswald that affects both the social sector and the integration of refugees. Max Lietzau works as educational director at Volkssolidarität Nordost e.V. and nominated the association for the OZ campaign “Top employers wanted in MV”. Lietzau has been in this fulfilling position for three years and particularly emphasizes the area hierarchies and the openness to new ideas that are very important in popular solidarity. This not only makes the work more pleasant, but also more effective for the over 2,000 children and young people he works with.

Lietzau was passionate about a project to support unaccompanied minor refugees. Volkssolidarität not only values ​​personal fulfillment for its employees, but also offers numerous benefits such as three-day retreats for managers, annual company parties and a day off on birthdays. These measures promote collegial cooperation and strengthen the feeling of community.

From school to social work

Before working for Volkssolidarität, Lietzau worked at a school where he found the rigid system disappointing. These experiences lead him to seek creative solutions to the many challenges that refugee children in particular face in his current role. More than 50 percent of refugees are children or young people who often cannot read or write and whose arrival at German schools is made difficult by traumatic experiences. Therefore, pedagogical approaches that rely on empathy and flexibility are of great importance.

In order to further support the integration of refugees, an important conference will take place from October 6th to 8th, 2025, which will address the effects of political and social developments on young refugees. The aim of the event is to develop options for action for social work. With lectures, workshops and discussions, participants will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and exchange ideas. The conference fee is 250 euros for members and 350 euros for non-members, but partial solidarity tickets are also available for young people and volunteers.

Further training for social workers

The challenges that arise when integrating refugees make it essential that specialists are well prepared. On platforms such as kursfinder.de there are numerous further training offers for teachers, educators and social workers that specifically address the needs of refugees. These courses are critical to expanding professional knowledge and meeting the complex needs of social work. Through further training, volunteers are also strengthened in their responsibility and learn to recognize their limits.

In summary, it can be said that Volkssolidarität Nordost, under the leadership of Max Lietzau, not only stands out as an employer in the social sector, but also attaches great importance to the integration of refugees. The combination of personal fulfillment in work and support for regional and social challenges is impressive and brings a breath of fresh air into the difficult subject of refugee work.