Problems nonetheless

“Zivis” important pillar for Tyrolean institutions

Community service volunteers are in demand in numerous areas. Their help saves hundreds of millions of euros in costs every year.(Bild: Huber Patrick)

Starting out as alternative military service, the "Zivi" has developed into a real success story over the past 50 years - also in Tyrol. Despite great interest in the rescue service, there is still a shortage of places. The "Krone" knows the reasons.

On March 6, 1974, the Austrian parliament decided to introduce civilian service as an alternative to military service. Since then, exactly 439,805 young men have begun their service in a civilian service institution. In the previous year, there were exactly 14,892 assignments throughout Austria.