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Volunteering in Lower Austria: Volunteers strengthen our society!
On December 5, 2024, the focus will be on volunteering in Lower Austria. 800,000 volunteers shape our society, new initiatives promote commitment.
Volunteering in Lower Austria: Volunteers strengthen our society!
On December 5th, the focus will be on volunteer work in Lower Austria. Around 800,000 volunteers make an indispensable contribution to social cohesion, which was particularly appreciated by the state governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP). Your quote about the volunteers' selfless efforts during the flood of the century makes it clear how important this support is in times of crisis. “Volunteering is our strength, volunteering is our pride,” Mikl-Leitner continued. Around 100,000 people are active on a voluntary basis in the cultural and educational sector. The great initiatives to strengthen volunteer work, including the opening of the new Lower Austria Volunteer Center, are specifically aimed at these challenges and are intended to promote commitment.
Support for volunteers
The Lower Austria Volunteer Center offers numerous services that make everyday life easier for volunteers. Around 1,000 personal consultations are offered every year. In addition, all volunteers have access to free Lower Austrian volunteer insurance, which covers accidents, liability and legal protection. The initiative also promotes networking between interested parties and organizations, for example through the Lower Austrian Volunteer Exchange, and provides valuable tips on the further development of volunteer work. Martin Lammerhuber, managing director of Kultur.Region.Niederösterreich, emphasizes that these offers are intended to motivate people to also volunteer.
A central aspect of volunteering can be found in the region's nursing and care centers. Here, dedicated volunteer teams are happy to welcome new members who can give the residents valuable time. These volunteers provide support with discussions, accompaniment on walks and at various events. Here, too, the volunteers benefit from free lunch, reimbursement of travel expenses and comprehensive insurance cover. This not only helps those in need of care, but also strengthens social interaction, as shown noe.gv.at is to be read.