Dein Nachbar e.V.

Dein Nachbar e.V. is a non-profit organization that focuses on supporting people in need, particularly older individuals and people with disabilities, as well as relieving caregiving relatives. The organization offers a variety of services, including:

• Daily Companionship: Volunteer helpers assist with daily tasks such as shopping, waste disposal, and other everyday activities.
• Consultation and Relief: Professionals from the caregiving and social education fields provide advice and relief to caregiving relatives in the demanding caregiving routine[2][3][5].
• Family Support: Support for families with disabled children to ensure that siblings and parents are not neglected[2].

The main mission of Dein Nachbar e.V. is to create a binding social support network based on volunteer helpers from the neighborhood. The organization aims to ensure the social care of people in need while promoting volunteer engagement and providing joy. The values of the organization include flexibility, empathy, and straightforward, tailored support[3].

Dein Nachbar e.V. has several initiatives and goals to ensure sustainable support:

• Digitalized Coordination: The organization has optimized its processes logistically and digitized the search for helpers and coordination to provide help quickly and efficiently[3].
• Specialist Office for Caregiving Relatives: Donations fund the specialist office for caregiving relatives in Munich to offer free consultation and relief[5].
• Volunteer Training: Volunteer helpers are trained to ensure they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective support[3].

The organization regularly celebrates milestones and engages in the local community. For example, the five-year anniversary in 2020 was celebrated with a balloon action and an information booth to strengthen community engagement and support[3].