Volunteering day: Austria's best are celebrated for their commitment!

Volunteering day: Austria's best are celebrated for their commitment!

Sofiensälen, Wien, Österreich - December 5, 2024 is a day to make voluntary commitment visible in Austria. On the occasion of the international day of the volunteer office, 16 outstanding projects and individuals were awarded the second state award for voluntary and voluntary commitment in Vienna. Among the honored initiatives are not only large organizations such as Caritas, but also smaller, local groups that actively work for the well -being of their fellow human beings. As orf.at , around 3.7 million people are involved in clubs and initiatives in Austria, which corresponds to over 49 percent of the population aged 15 and over. The federal government sees a high proportion of volunteers, especially in Tyrol, while Vienna forms the bottom of the lead with 41.6 percent.

ceremonial award ceremony with a lot of recognition

The ceremonial award took place in the Vienna Sofiensele and presented impressive performance in five categories: innovation, participation, young commitment, inclusion and crisis management. Minister of Social Affairs Johannes Rauch underlined the importance of voluntary commitment and described it as an important putty in society. With prize money of up to 5,000 euros, the winners were financially supported to continue their valuable work. The competition for the awards was strong, with around 200 submissions evaluated by a specialist jury based on various criteria, such as

Overall, the awarding of the state prize shows the diversity and importance of commitment in society. Regardless of whether with neighborhood aid or in large organizations, the appreciation of these initiatives should not only show recognition, but also motivate others to volunteer. The award was musically framed and offered a platform to celebrate the positive contributions of the volunteers.