füreinand‘ - Austria's Community for Humanity
Being there for each other, caring for each other, listening, looking out, and helping when someone is struggling - that's what füreinand' is all about. A highlight in 2023 was the T-shirt design competition, which attracted around 90 creative submissions. The winning design was produced and sold to benefit Caritas women's projects. For the first time, we organized the "Reverse Advent Calendar," where participants collected food and hygiene products in a box throughout Advent to donate them at Christmas. With media support from celebrities and the Kronen Zeitung newspaper, around 4,000 calendars were distributed to Caritas clients across Austria.
The community also provided around 8,000 hours of direct assistance in Caritas facilities and projects. To crown an intensive year, the füreinand' team was delighted to win 2nd place in the "Innovation" category of the Austrian State Prize for Volunteering.
Join the youngCaritas actionPool!
Are you between 14 and 29 years old and eager to get socially involved to make the world a better place? Or do you simply want to stay informed about what's happening at youngCaritas? The actionPool is perfect for you! It’s a great way to volunteer whenever you can, without the need for regular commitments. For example, WEGE Wels offers residential care for people recently released from prison, with support from social workers, volunteers, and community service helpers. Currently, they are making elderberry juice for residents and helpers.
Join us: youngcaritas.at/actionpool/
Ready to Lend a Hand?
We are here to guide you on your journey to becoming a volunteer. Whether you are into spontaneous, digital, or regular volunteering, there are plenty of ways to get involved with Caritas.
Have a look here: www.caritas.at/spenden-helfen/freiwilliges-engagement
