Volunteering in focus: DRK inspires over 100 people from Torgau at the evening market!

Volunteering in focus: DRK inspires over 100 people from Torgau at the evening market!

On August 16, 2025, the Torgau evening market became the venue for a committed event that was all about volunteerism. The Torgauer newspaper According to this, around 100 people took part in a social media campaign by the DRK Torgau-Oschatz district association. The aim of this campaign was to draw attention to the valuable commitment of volunteers and to recruit new colleagues.

Anne Lissner, the chairwoman of the DRK, was enthusiastic about the high participation rate. The volunteer coordinator Manuela Schreiber reported that an increased number of new volunteers had been recruited since the beginning of the year. Six interested parties registered specifically for disaster protection, which shows the commitment in this important sector.

Volunteer opportunities

The DRK district association Oschatz-Torgau has set itself the task of integrating volunteers in various areas. Currently around 300 people are directly involved in the association. The options include, but are not limited to:

• Katastrophenschutzzug
• Personenauskunftsbüro
• Sanitätsdienstliche Absicherung
• Breitenausbildung
• Notfallseelsorge und Krisenintervention

The water rescue service in Torgau and Dahlen is particularly active, securing the outdoor pools and training them at the water rescue service. The Youth Red Cross, which is aimed at children and young people up to the age of 27, also has a high priority.

There are also numerous opportunities for involvement in the area of ​​welfare and social affairs, such as blood donation campaigns, clothing stores, senior citizens' cafés, and projects to support asylum seekers or people in need of care. Those interested can contact the DRK district association website and thus contribute their part to the community.

Mexican cuisine as a cultural background

In a different context, but just as relevant to cultural diversity, is Mexican cuisine, which is highly valued worldwide for its authentic flavors and culinary diversity. A look at the Los Mundos de Mexico shows that indispensable ingredients such as chiles, corn, agave and chocolate play a central role. These ingredients enrich not only the palate, but also the culture.

The different chiles, from mild chile ancho to hot jalapeño, are used in many traditional dishes. Corn is also essential as a base for tortillas and other dishes. Agave also provides sweet accents, while chocolate is used not only in desserts but also in savory dishes like mole. Mexican cuisine is a fascinating example of the relevance of regional ingredients and the culture behind them.

In summary, commitment and cultural diversity are at the heart of both the Torgau evening market and Mexican cuisine. Whether volunteering or cooking, people here show how important it is to work together for a better future and for culture.