Volunteering in Memmingen: 800,000 euros in added value by volunteers

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Volunteering plays a central role in creating a living community. In Memmingen and Unterallgäu, the volunteer agency creating a content in 2023 presented impressive figures in its annual balance. Above all, the enormous added value of almost 800,000 euros, which was generated by voluntary work. This number illustrates how valuable the commitment of the citizens for society.

Increasing number of volunteers and new initiatives

This year the willingness and interest in volunteering have risen. Particularly noteworthy is the doubling of the volunteers in the field of reading promotion and support for refugees. According to the creation, 43 people have shown interest in volunteering, with 60 percent of them being active for the first time. An online platform also contributed to the fact that four times as many volunteers could be found compared to the previous year.

Volunteering in Education and Neighborhood Aid

An important concern of the volunteer agency is to promote reading sponsors in schools. This year, 141 volunteers were used in 33 primary schools and a middle school to reach around 560 children. This commitment shows how much education and the support of young people are in focus. New initiatives were also launched in neighborhood aid, with creating eight such projects in building up.

Positive effects on the community

Head of Isabel Mang emphasizes that volunteering is an important way to bring about personal and community changes, especially in times of fainting and uncertainty. Bringing together people of different generations and backgrounds not only promote social cohesion, but also strengthens the sense of community. These initiatives produce positive changes and show how each individual can make a contribution.

Conclusion: A strong volunteer community

The impressive figures from the Voluntigen agency creating lust are a clear indicator of the strength and the influence of the volunteer in the region. With 176 active refugee helpers and other initiatives to support the needy, it can be seen that the commitment in the community is not only important, but also effective. The volunteer agency will continue to play a central role in the development of a solidarity and active community.

- Nag