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The DRK FreiWerk gGmbH is a sponsoring organization for volunteer services at the German Red Cross, which places young people and other interested parties in suitable positions in social, nursing, educational and other non-profit areas.[1][2] It supports volunteers in getting practically involved, gaining professional orientation and developing personal skills.[2][4]
The focus is on the Freiwillige Soziale Jahr (FSJ), the Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD), the Projekt FSJp and international Freiwilligendienste such as IJFD and weltwärts.[1][5][9] The possible areas of assignment range from working with children to care, elderly care and facilities for people with disabilities to ambulance service, disaster control and foreign aid.[1][3][4] DRK FreiWerk offers advice, support and a structured placement in suitable assignment locations.[1][2]
The Mission of the company is to promote social engagement and make it easier for people to access meaningful volunteer work.[1][2] DRK FreiWerk is based on the values of the Red Cross: helping people in different life situations, solidarity, responsibility and practical support in everyday life.[3][4] This claim is particularly evident in the diverse fields of application, which range from social care to aid and emergency structures.[1][3]
The FSJp also shows the inclusive approach of the organization: It is aimed at young people with an interest in care, even if they have no or only a simple school leaving certificate or initially have difficulties entering the profession.[4] After completion, participants receive an additional qualification as a nursing service assistant, which can facilitate entry into nursing training.[4]
In the area of Nachhaltigkeit, DRK FreiWerk focuses primarily on social sustainability: Volunteer services strengthen social cohesion, education and participation opportunities, and support people in sensitive life situations.[1][2][4] In addition, there are international projects in which volunteers can also get involved in ökologischen and entwicklungspolitischen contexts.[9] In this way, the organization combines social commitment with long-term impact for communities locally and beyond.[9]
Overall, DRK FreiWerk stands for a practical, accompanied and value-oriented form of volunteer service that gives young people orientation and at the same time makes a concrete contribution to the common good.[1][2][4]
