"Your visibility is assured!"
Here's a fresh take on that article:
Y'all ready for a massive push to ramp up volunteering in our city? Well, buckle up, because that's exactly what our fearless Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller just announced! During the campaign launch, he said, "This new initiative is another brick in the wall of strengthening volunteering in our city. Promoting civic engagement is a priority for us. That much is crystal clear in our biennial volunteer fair, the NRW volunteer card, and the annual Martinstaler awards, with the latter happening on December 8th."
The main goal of this volunteer campaign is to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes—the volunteers—who selflessly work behind the scenes. The message is clear: "Your work is seen, valued, and supported," city officials emphasize. And for those considering joining the volunteer force, the campaign aims to motivate you to take the plunge!
So, what can you expect from this volunteer extravaganza? It's a smorgasbord of opportunities—from helping kids, to conservation efforts, to keeping our seniors active. For instance, Wolfgang Gehlfuß from St. Sebastianus Schützenverein 1316 is organizing a senior-centric event at the Rheinkirmes. Aike Ulrich from Verein Düsselgrün is managing a community garden, while Simone Cazin brings art education to children at the "KRASS - Projekt KulturMobil" association.
Other inspiring folks include Josef Mensen, who helps isolated neighbors in need through the vision:teilen initiative, and Manfred Novacek, who is involved in the free football school of the DJK Sportverein Agon 08.
But the campaign doesn't just rely on heartwarming personal stories; there are also informative film contributions and podcasts too. Check out Davinder Singh from Verein Grenzenlos, featured in a podcast who, along with his team, enables people to participate in social life through visits to the Restaurant Grenzenlos, even on a budget. Other podcast participants include Siegfried Spielmann, who takes care of table tennis for seniors at Borussia Düsseldorf, Oliver Vaupel, who assists interested folks with digital and manual technology at GarageLab e.V., Yvonne Rieser, who's involved in the youth animal protection project "TiNa macht Schule", and Jennifer Mallmann from the volunteer fire department Angermund.
This campaign is a long-term commitment, running until June 2025, which coincides with the date of the next volunteer fair. So, if you're ready to lend a helping hand, now's your chance to step up and be a part of something amazing!
[1] While our search results didn't provide specifics for the volunteer campaign mentioned, they did mention a "Summer of Nonviolence" event in Albuquerque led by Mayor Tim Keller, focus on community safety initiatives and youth participation. Please keep this in mind if you are referring to a different campaign or mayor.
In light of the volunteer campaign, consider embracing a lifestyle that supports home-and-garden projects, such as volunteering at Aike Ulrich's community garden, Verein Düsselgrün. Be inspired by the unsung heroes like Simone Cazin, who brings art education to children, demonstrating that volunteering can extend beyond civic engagement to nurturing the arts and education.
