Help that arrives!

Red Cross expands free social support

Quick solutions are offered - and: they cost nothing.(Bild: Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz)

15 trained volunteers now provide monthly advice to "people in challenging life situations" at the district offices

For two years now, the Burgenland Red Cross has been offering valuable support for people in challenging life situations with its social support service. Until now, this important support service has been provided by the Team Austria food bank outlets.

From now on, 15 trained, volunteer Red Cross social assistants will be available once a month at the district offices to provide free support to Burgenland residents with financial worries, health concerns and questions about housing and work.

"Success stories encourage us"
On behalf of their colleagues, the team at the Red Cross district office in Neusiedl am See says: "Time and again, we realize how important it is not only to offer quick solutions, but also to show long-term perspectives." One particular experience was supporting a single mother from a migrant background who found a job as a nursing assistant in a hospital thanks to the further training and support advice. "Success stories like this encourage us in our commitment."