Evangelische Freiwilligendienste gGmbH
The Evangelische Freiwilligendienste offer diverse opportunities for social engagement at home and abroad. They arrange FSJ, BFD, DJiA and EFD and thus promote personal development and social cohesion.
Evangelische Freiwilligendienste
editThe Evangelische Freiwilligendienste are an association of evangelical organizations that offer voluntary services at home and abroad. This organization comprises around 60 partner organizations from youth work, Diakonie, state and free churches, which are active at regional, national and international level.
Key Products and Services
editThe Evangelische Freiwilligendienste offer a variety of voluntary services, including:
- Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ): a program for young people to experience and engage in social work.
- Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD): for adults aged 27 and over to get involved in social work.
- Diakonisches Jahr im Ausland (DJiA): a program for engagement in international projects.
- Europäischer Freiwilligendienst (EFD): enables young people to work in non-profit projects abroad.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the Evangelische Freiwilligendienste is to provide a platform for social engagement and to give people the opportunity to get involved in voluntary services. The organization attaches great importance to the quality, safety and continuous development of its services. They see themselves as a political mouthpiece and service provider for the associated organizations as well as a point of contact for everyone involved in voluntary service.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Evangelische Freiwilligendienste promote sustainable engagement through their programs, which aim to strengthen social responsibility and international cooperation. Through participation in EU programs such as the Europäischer Freiwilligendienst, young people are encouraged to get involved in European initiatives and address social and environmental challenges early on.
The organization contributes to the personal development of the volunteers and offers them the opportunity to get involved in various areas such as social integration, the environment and culture. These activities contribute to the promotion of tolerance, understanding and international cooperation, which contributes to a more sustainable and just society.
