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Oskar | Freiwilligenagentur is a non-profit organization that promotes and strengthens voluntary engagement in Berlin's Lichtenberg district. As an intermediary between committed people, non-profit organizations and social institutions, it advises interested parties individually on suitable opportunities for engagement and makes civic engagement visible.[6][3][2]
Oskar collects engagement offers from local organizations and institutions, mediates them to volunteers and offers comprehensive advice. This includes:
The team of professional staff and volunteers ensures a warm atmosphere and diverse skills.[2]
Oskar's mission is: To promote voluntary engagement as the core of civic action - activities that donate and strengthen society. The mission statement adopted in 2019 states what engagement means, how it is promoted and what visions are pursued: Creating visibility, building networks and involving all age groups. Values such as cordiality, team spirit and inclusion shape everyday life, as interns and BFD participants report.[2][6][3]
Oskar focuses on long-term social sustainability by strengthening the social fabric in Lichtenberg and Hohenschönhausen. Initiatives include:
As part of Unionhilfswerk, Oskar contributes to strengthening civil society without prioritizing its own financial goals.[3]
Oskar embodies the spirit of the neighborhood: Diverse, committed and future-oriented - a meeting place for everyone who wants to actively shape Berlin's neighborhood.[6]
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