Voluntary judges: Spandau citizens for social court wanted

From January 1, 2025, the Berlin Social Court will be supported by volunteer judges, and the search for candidates has started. These important positions in the chambers for social welfare matters, including the regulations of the Social Code and the Asylum Seekers Benefit Act, offer a unique way to actively work on the case law. The volunteers are appointed and play a crucial role in decision -making for a term of five years.

The district councilor for social affairs and civil services, Gregor Kempert, emphasizes how essential it is that the citizens of Spandaus actively work for this volunteering. "Since the volunteer judges are proposed by the residents of the district and later elected by the Berlin Social Court, it is important that spandauers agree to the important volunteering," explains Kempert. The call is aimed at everyone who has an interest in such a participation, and it is encouraged to find out more about the official channels.

Requirements for the application

In order to work as a volunteer or judge, certain criteria must be met. This includes German citizenship and a minimum age of 25 years at the beginning of the term of office. In addition, the residence in the Spandau district must be, and applicants must not be limited by a judge's decision in the exercise of public offices or are in financial emergency. These requirements are intended to ensure that applicants are able to act responsibly and without personal conflicts of interest.

Interested people have the opportunity to find out more about the website of the Spandau district office. The official website for the tender invites you to learn more about the duties and responsibilities of the volunteers. In addition, questions can be addressed directly to the district election office (telephone number: 90279 2316).

the selection process

The selection process for the voluntary judges is organized by the Spandau district council. This gathers the citizens' proposals and creates a list of proposals, which is then forwarded to the Berlin Social Court. These procedures ensure that the volunteers have a broad democratic legitimation and thus represent the voice of the community. The deadline for submitting the declaration on the list of proposal ends on September 10, 2024, which gives applicants for a few months to prepare for the role.

At a time when the participation in political and legal processes is becoming increasingly important, the office of volunteer judges offers a valuable opportunity to actively shape and take responsibility. It is not just a task, but a service in the community that should be filled with commitment and responsibility.