Social affairs - Slightly more federal volunteers in Saxony-Anhalt again
In Saxony-Anhalt, the number of Federal Volunteers has increased once again. According to the statistics of the Federal Office for Family and Civil Society Affairs, 1,611 men and women served this duty in various institutions in the state in June. This figure was reached again, as there were approximately 1,500 volunteers, including around 100 "Bufdis" (short-term volunteers), less than a year ago. Nationwide, there were reportedly around 33,400 registered volunteers, which is slightly less than the previous year when there were about 34,000.
Volunteers usually serve for a period of twelve months in recognized institutions. These include kindergartens, hospitals, and nursing homes. However, areas such as environmental and nature protection, culture, education, sports, or integration are also possible. Bufdis receive a pocket money allowance in return and are automatically members of the statutory pension, accident, health, care, and unemployment insurance. In addition, they have access to free seminars and extensive care. The Federal Voluntary Service followed the suspension of conscription in 2011 and transitioned to the Civilian Service.
In Saxony-Anhalt, people of all age groups undertake the Federal Voluntary Service. In June, there were around 500 Bufdis under the age of 27, nearly 1,000 between the ages of 27 and 65, and over 100 volunteers were older than 65 years.
- In environmental and nature protection sectors, both men and women in Saxony-Anhalt contribute as Federal Volunteers, supporting various conservation efforts in the region.
- Regardless of gender, the Federal Voluntary Service in Saxony-Anhalt attracts participants from diverse backgrounds, including women who seek to contribute to social affairs through their service.
- The state of Saxony-Anhalt encourages intergenerational participation in social activities, with 100 women over the age of 65 contributing to society through the Federal Voluntary Service in June.
