Volunteered in Herne: 26 heroes of everyday life honored!

Volunteered in Herne: 26 heroes of everyday life honored!

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, 26 citizens were awarded for their outstanding voluntary commitment in the Herne town hall. Mayor Kai Gera presented them with the volunteer needles, a sign of recognition for their free work. In his speech, Gera emphasized the importance of the volunteer for the community in Herne and thanked the honored, who invest their time and energy in different areas of society. Dr. Frank Dudda, the mayor, was not present due to an appointment, but had a video message aligned in which he underlined the importance of the volunteer. The event was accompanied musically by the saxophonist Christine Budkammer and guitarist Ralf Marx, who provided a solemn atmosphere with known pieces.

volunteers with diverse engagements

among the honored people there are committed citizens from various areas, including fire brigade, support for refugees and work in sports club. These 26 reflect the broad spectrum of the 52,000 volunteers who are working in the city of Herne for their fellow human beings. After the honor, the award -winning booked in the city's honorary book and thus received a lasting place in the history of the city. City Councilor Stephanie Jordan and treasurer Marc Alexander Ulrich were also present to honor the valuable work of these volunteers, as well as HalloHerne.de reported.

The honorary event is the highlight of a year full of voluntary work and shows how important these people are for social interaction in Herne. This recognition is not only a thank you for the honored, but also a sign of the importance of voluntary commitment in the city, which confirms herne.de