The German Red Cross (DRK)

 

The German Red Cross (DRK) saves lives, assists in emergencies, provides communities, supports the poor and those in need, and upholds international humanitarian law - in Germany and around the world. As the largest humanitarian organization globally, the German Red Cross has been serving in the name of humanity for over 150 years. Volunteers are the cornerstone of this support to those in need, in accordance with the severity of the situation.

 

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The DRK Voluntary Services in Rhineland-Palatinate are part of the German Red Cross (DRK) State Association of Rhineland-Palatinate e.V. The State Association encompasses various responsibilities, including emergency medical services, social services, education, child, youth, and family support, disability assistance, nursing, migration support, tracing services, first aid, voluntary services, youth Red Cross, blood donation, water rescue, and search and rescue dog operations, among others.

The RLP State Association

The German Red Cross (DRK) saves lives, assists in emergencies, provides communities, supports the poor and those in need, and upholds international humanitarian law - in Germany and around the world. As the largest humanitarian organization globally, the German Red Cross has been serving in the name of humanity for over 150 years. Volunteers and voluntary helpers are the cornerstone of this support to those in need, in accordance with the severity of the situation.

 

More about the DRK

 

 

The DRK Voluntary Services in Rhineland-Palatinate are part of the German Red Cross (DRK) State Association of Rhineland-Palatinate e.V. The State Association encompasses various responsibilities, including emergency medical services, social services, education, child, youth, and family support, disability assistance, nursing, migration support, tracing services, first aid, voluntary services, youth Red Cross, blood donation, water rescue, and search and rescue dog operations, among others.

The RLP State Association

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Our Principles

We, at the German Red Cross, are part of a global community, namely the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which impartially provides assistance to victims of conflicts and disasters, as well as other vulnerable individuals, solely based on their needs. In the spirit of humanity, we advocate for the lives, health, well-being, protection, peaceful coexistence, and dignity of all people.

This is the guiding principle of the German Red Cross, which all sub-organizations, sisterhoods, and teams adhere to. The following principles shape our work as part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

  • Humanity

    The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

     

  • Impartiality

    It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

     

  • Neutrality

    In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

     

  • Independency

    The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

     

  • Voluntary Service

    It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

     

  • Unity

    There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

     

  • Universality

    The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.

     

Our Team

Do you have questions about your voluntary service, your application, or anything else? Do you need more information about the voluntary service, the DRK organization, or anything else? Our team is here to help! With over 20 educators and a well-structured administration, we are versatile and competent at your and your service, before, during, and, if necessary, after your voluntary service.

 

Our Team  

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Our seminars are characterized by diverse (specialized) topics based on the volunteers' preferences and close pedagogical support on site. Therefore, we are always looking for experts in specialized topics and freelance staff for seminar support. Does this sound interesting? More information can be found here!

 

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Aus Respekt!

In the DRK State Association RLP e.V., a guideline on the topic of sexualized violence was created in 2015 for both full-time and volunteer staff. 'Out of Respect - Together Strong Against Sexualized Violence' establishes rules and standards that protect and support employees, allowing them to responsibly manage the safety of those in need and their colleagues. ALL of us stand up for a respectful and boundary-conscious interaction with each other!

 

 To the Guideline 

 

Aus Respekt!

In the DRK State Association RLP e.V., a guideline on the topic of sexualized violence was created in 2015 for both full-time and volunteer staff. 'Out of Respect - Together Strong Against Sexualized Violence' establishes rules and standards that protect and support employees, allowing them to responsibly manage the safety of those in need and their colleagues. ALL of us stand up for a respectful and boundary-conscious interaction with each other!

 

 To the Guideline