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Johanniter Dresden: Lifesaver in volunteer work for our city!
Find out how Johanniter Dresden has been supporting emergency services, disaster control and social projects in Bautzen through voluntary work since 1992.
Johanniter Dresden: Lifesaver in volunteer work for our city!
The Johanniter in Dresden have established themselves as an indispensable regional association since 1992 and make a valuable contribution in numerous areas. Whether in the rescue service, in senior care or in disaster control - the use of helpers is varied and indispensable. How Sächsische.de reports, a large part of the work is based on the commitment of volunteers. These provide valuable support in around 6,800 emergency service missions and over 3,200 trips with ambulances.
In their rescue service, the Johanniters provide quick help in emergencies and also offer patient transport and outpatient emergency care. Particular attention is also paid to disaster control, where volunteers take action during floods, storms and major disasters. The support includes setting up medical tents and setting up emergency shelters to provide medical care and food for the affected population. In addition, the need for voluntary involvement in disaster and civil protection is pointed out: This requires not only practical experience, but also regular training in order to meet the new challenges, such as Johanniter.de clarified.
Volunteering in civil defense and disaster protection
There are currently around 1.76 million volunteers involved in civil defense and disaster protection in Germany. This corresponds to around three percent of the resident population, a number that remains constant, as the “Commitment in an Emergency” study shows. Nevertheless, many organizations, including Johanniter, are faced with a shortage of members, which makes it difficult to cope with increased demands. This is what they do Federal authorities for civil protection clearly.
The challenges are growing, and climate change and more frequent extreme weather events are contributing to the ever-increasing need for well-trained emergency services. While only a third of operational organizations say they have enough members, 85 percent demand government funding to support their activities. Initiatives such as the “No matter what you can do, you can help” campaign aim to inspire underrepresented groups to volunteer.
Aside from emergencies, the Johanniter also provide valuable support in social projects. This includes bereavement support for children, care for refugees and people with disabilities, and outpatient care for seniors. With over 125,000 clients in the transport service and more than 3,420 people using the emergency number, it is clear how great the influence of Johanniter is on the community. Their diverse projects, such as the rescue dog team and the volunteer hospice attendants, are particularly noteworthy. These teams not only support people in difficult times, but also bring hope and support to the entire community.
The doors are open to anyone who is interested in what Johanniter has to offer or who might want to get involved in volunteer work themselves. Anyone interested can contact the regional association directly on 0351 209 14 0 or by email at info.dresden@johanniter.de. You are warmly invited to become part of this great community and do something good yourself!