Resignation wave at the DRK Delmenhorst: Volunteers raise the alarm!

Resignation wave at the DRK Delmenhorst: Volunteers raise the alarm!

Delmenhorst, Deutschland - In Delmenhorst, the situation at the German Red Cross (DRK) is anything but rosy. The DRK readiness in Delmenhorst is affected by a wave of resignation, because 53 out of 56 volunteers have now announced their resignation in a collective declaration. In the letters, they express serious allegations against the management of the association, especially lack of equipment and lack of communication, such as the Weser Kurier reported.

A look behind the scenes shows alarming conditions: in winter there was no warm clothing to adequately equip the volunteers in the event of missions. The fact that some full -time employees used the equipment of the willingness for business purposes also contributed to the great displeasure. At times, the volunteers could not come up with operational vehicles and intact tents. In the event of a mission last year, another aid organization jumped aside, which further intensified distrust.

serious allegations against the leadership

In addition, the DRK reports that hundreds of garbage bags from a refugee accommodation were stowed away in a storage area, which also causes lack of understanding here. Although the DRK rejects central allegations, there are structural weaknesses granted that have to be processed. According to Schulz's explanation, personal protective equipment was present, but was not used correctly. To improve the situation, measures to optimize warehousing and information management have now been initiated.

The volunteers have warned in their risk ads that the willingness is “no longer ready”. The DRK itself also regrets the delays in processing reports and conducted one -on -one discussions with former members in order to create perspectives for a possible return. It is positive that a new DRK readiness with 27 active members could be built up.

volunteering in disaster protection

The commitment to disaster protection is of great importance for Germany. According to the DRK , the volunteers are active in various operational formations such as application units, water rescue features or quick deployment groups (SEG). These groups specialize in the areas of medical service, technology, security and logistics and have a crucial role in disaster operations. The coordinated cooperation of specialist services is essential for efficient assistance.

The relevance of voluntary commitment is underpinned by a current study, which was carried out on behalf of the Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Aid (BBK). In Germany, over 1.76 million volunteers are active in civil and disaster protection. The commitment rate is constant around three percent of the population. Nevertheless, the results show that a third of the operational organizations do not have enough members to meet the increasing requirements. This, especially in times of climate change and more frequent extreme weather events, requires urgent attention to secure the help of the helpers.