Volunteering in Steglitz-Zehlendorf: Festive honor for committed helpers

Volunteering in Steglitz-Zehlendorf: Festive honor for committed helpers

Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Deutschland - On July 16, 2025, a festival was held in the Steakhouse Hazienda Mariendorf in honor of the volunteers in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Tim Richter, the deputy district mayor and social councilor, came to thank the numerous committed people for their valuable work. The event was organized by the Office for Social Affairs, which currently employs 332 volunteers who are involved in various areas.

The volunteers lead leisure groups, support in the café, take on housekeeping tasks, congratulate anniversaries and help in the soup kitchen. The long -standing employees who were honored for their services were particularly emphasized. This affects, for example, those who have been active for 10, 15, 20, 25 and even 40 years. Some of the honored are:

honors for many years of commitment

• 10 years: Dorothea Christine Bergert, Brigitte Fernow, Monika Spickermann, Angelika Stenzel, Inge Weiher
• 15 years: Christa Ruhleder, Edelgard Saada, Walter Schulz-Heidorf, Brigitte von Paßlack, Wolfgang Walter
• 20 years: Barbara Baumann, Sybill de Vito-Egerland, Eva Gynther, Angelika Noack, Ingeborg Stand
• 25 years: Karl-Heinz Kirschke, Dorit Kramer
• 40 years: Wilma Langen

also 14 volunteers who could not participate in the celebration were honored. The deputy district mayor Tim Richter and the Office for Social Affairs thanked all volunteers for their tireless efforts in the community.

volunteer agency Steglitz-Zehlendorf

The voluntary commitment is not only celebrated in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, but also promoted. The volunteer agency has set itself the task of providing volunteers to regional projects and initiatives. With the motto "Do something for yourself and others!" If the agency aims to offer individual and free consultations. These take place not only by phone and online, but also in presence to support people in their commitment.

As part of the activities of the volunteer agency, there is also a “young commitment” working group that is aimed at young people and young adults in order to win them for voluntary work. A district volunteer table offers the opportunity to exchange and network regularly.

All interested citizens who want to volunteer are invited to contact the Office for Social Affairs. Here you can get more information and support in your commitment.