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The best way to do good.
In Germany, 29 million people work in their free time for the common good. Whether on the playing field, in retirement homes or with the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) – volunteers enrich our society and provide help and support to people in different life situations.
Volunteering is not just about supporting a good cause – it can also be a lot of fun. After all, what could be more satisfying than applying your own skills and talents to make a real difference in the lives of others?
Whether you are looking for adventure after school, a way to balance your life outside work or to keep active after retirement, volunteering is rewarding and will also teach you a lot – about yourself.
Six volunteers share their personal stories and explain how to find the right type of volunteer work and why they would rather get involved than spend a comfortable evening on the couch.
Rita, 43, Newspaper Deliverer and Volunteer with the elderly
Rita enjoys volunteering at the senior centre and helping older people. She keeps them entertained with puzzles and games to tease their brains and help them stay mentally fit.
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