Scout guild Wels: Christmas joy for St. Pius for over 60 years!

Scout guild Wels: Christmas joy for St. Pius for over 60 years!

The scout guild Wels has been in the field of social engagement for more than 60 years and maintains a special tradition with the residents of the St. Pius Caritas location in Steegen/Peuerbach. Every year the scouts visit the facility on the third Sunday in Advent, which offers people with impairments a home. This annual event, which started in 1961, has not only developed over the years on an important appointment in the calendar of the scouts, but also into a source of cross -generational friendships between members of the guild and residents of the facility. Heli Gruber, a founding member of the campaign, remembered how a deeper relationship grew from a simple Christmas gesture.

The daily routine on this special Sunday begins with a service, followed by a lunch. In the afternoon, the scouts brought with them await the residents to give them a pleasure. An absolute highlight of the past few years was the St. Pius juggling group, which provided entertainment. Josef Ratzenböck, head of the living area, commented on how many of the visitors are now close friends of the residents, and emphasized the extraordinary commitment of the scout guild, which was recently recognized by the Minister of Social Affairs by dedicated to the guild in the 2025 volunteer calendar.

a guild with tradition

The Scout Guild of Austria (PGÖ) acts as a umbrella organization for the scout guilds in Austria and is part of the international community of the former scouts. The association was founded in 1953 and currently comprises around 3,500 members in 97 guilds. As reports Wikipedia , the PGÖ is an important player in the organization and administration of guild life and actively promotes social actions and networking among the members. The guilds are responsible for the fact that the tradition of scouting, which is based on values such as tolerance, community and nature conservation, is experiencing in Austria and also inspires younger generations.