Voluntary heroes: Ina and Mirjam strengthen our community

Voluntary heroes: Ina and Mirjam strengthen our community

On December 5th, the world day of voluntariness is celebrated and draws attention to the tireless contributions that volunteers like Ina Lumplecker and Mirjam Katzensteiner pay for our society. These committed women are ready when help is needed and are the backbone of a solidary coexistence.

Voluntary commitment is particularly valuable in challenging times. Mirjam, a paramedic from Gaflenz, enthusiastically explains: "It is a joy to help people and I like to wear my Red Cross jacket." Ina from Weyer adds: "Here in the Red Cross people meet people with a similar value." Together they offer their help in medical emergencies and show how important support in the community is.

versatile commitment in the Red Cross

six out of ten Upper Austrians volunteer, with around 23,900 of them active at the Red Cross. These volunteers make an indispensable contribution in various areas such as the Youth Red Cross, the emergency services, the support of people at risk of poverty and the promotion of education. Your community commitment is not only motivating, but also contributes to personal development and conveys meaning. According to studies, voluntary commitment can even extend life and help to better manage personal blows of fate.

Gottfried Hirz, President of the Upper Austria. Red Cross, emphasizes: "Those who are voluntary for others secure sustainable help and also benefit from it themselves." In order to further strengthen the structure of the volunteers, better framework conditions are necessary. Hirz appeals to politicians and decision -makers to promote this area and to deal with the question of how the network of help can be further expanded.

necessary measures to strengthen voluntary Engagement

In order to secure and expand voluntary work, one suggests, among other things, the creation of a fund that promotes professional structures within the aid organizations. These structures are essential to win enough volunteers and to activate them quickly in crisis situations.

Furthermore, it is proposed to take more attention to the voluntary commitment to applications in public institutions and to promote companies that support their employees in their voluntary work. The idea of offering voluntary benefits such as reduced admission prices in municipal institutions or free access to public transport could also be stimulated.

In times when solidarity is more in demand than ever, the world day of voluntariness shows how indispensable the contribution of each individual is. The stories of Ina and Mirjam are just two examples among many who show that voluntary commitment not only represents a personal enrichment, but also forms the foundation of a strong, supportive community. Further information on this important topic can be found to be found here .