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The AWO Bezirksverband Potsdam e.V., founded on September 22, 1990, is a significant regional member association of the Arbeiterwohlfahrt in the state of Brandenburg and a member of the AWO Bundesverband e.V. With approximately 2,300 employees and over 130 social facilities and counseling centers, the association is a central player in the social landscape of the region.
The AWO Bezirksverband Potsdam e.V. offers a wide range of social services and facilities. These include:
The main mission of the AWO Bezirksverband Potsdam e.V. is to support people in various life situations and to enable them to lead an independent life and participate in the community. The association represents the socio-political interests of citizens and advocates for the integration and well-being of children, adults, seniors, people with disabilities, and people with a migration background[3].
The AWO Bezirksverband Potsdam e.V. places great importance on quality and sustainability. Since 2012, the association and its subsidiaries have held the quality seals of the AWO Tandem Model (DIN EN ISO 9001 and AWO quality criteria)[3].
Additionally, the association is involved in numerous initiatives, such as the annual Christmas party for the homeless, the AWO Academy in Potsdam, training young people to become elderly care workers or educators, and various counseling and support services. The Ehrenamtsagentur Potsdam plays a central role in coordinating and promoting volunteer engagement, including shaping collaboration, personal and public recognition of volunteers, and providing educational offerings[4].
The managing director Angela Schweers, who has led the association since 2005 and has been with AWO since 1992, is a central element of the success of the AWO Bezirksverband Potsdam e.V. Her above-average commitment and long-standing experience have significantly contributed to the association becoming an important anchor in the social landscape of the region[2].
Overall, the AWO Bezirksverband Potsdam e.V. is a powerful and committed player in the social and charitable sector, tirelessly working for the well-being and integration of all people in society.
