Voluntary heroes: Brandenburg honors ten models of heart and deed

Voluntary heroes: Brandenburg honors ten models of heart and deed

In a festive ceremony in Potsdam, ten outstanding Brandenburg senior citizens were awarded the “Veltener plate” on December 5, 2024 on December 5, 2024. Among those present was State Secretary Dr. Antje Töpfer, who emphasized that the honor is not only a tradition, but also an important sign of the commitment of older people in society. "Every year we honor ten senior citizens on behalf of all those who are also highly motivated and committed to the concerns of their fellow human beings," said Töpfer, such as cityreport.pnr24-online.de reported.

The award winners are active members on a wide variety of senior citizens' advisory boards and associations and do invaluable work in the field of neighborhood aid and the integration of the generations. At the same time, a recent study shows that more and more older people in Germany are actively involved, be it in clubs, projects or initiatives. These results show that volunteering is not only an enrichment for society, but also the committed people are used and offers social contacts, such as Buergergesellschaft.de The group of "young old", who find time for social activities after their employment phase, plays a crucial role here.

It is particularly noteworthy that the proportion of volunteers among the over 65-year-olds in Brandenburg increases. According to an investigation, 35 percent of the 65 to 74-year-old volunteer and 17 percent of the over 75 year olds. This illustrates the valuable role that seniors play in today's society. As part of the celebrations, the performance of seniors was also recognized, which often acts in secret, but is of great importance for the social structure.