Rudolf Haller is one of the “grey panthers” who volunteer with the Red Cross in Upper Austria and whose experience benefits the young. Because the Mühlviertler is 73 years old – and still a newcomer to the organization.
The retired adult educator came to Grein’s office during the Corona period, where he travels twice a week with “Meals on Wheels”: “This activity brought structure to my life, which had been changed by the Corona lockdowns. makes sense and makes me happy. You become part of a large community, help other people and can expand your own social contacts. “We are happy when people decide to volunteer in their best years”, says Upper Austria. Red Cross chairman Walter Aichinger and relies on young people of the 60+ generation, they are mainly involved in voluntary social services, such as Meals on Wheels, at the Red Cross markets, in visiting services, in the education, youth and migration sectors, as drivers at the GP post and in accompanied travel. Red Cross, the interaction of young and old works. Every generation learns from the other,” says Aichinger: “We are happy when people decide in their best years to be free to do volunteer work.” Learn more about volunteering in Upper Austria. Red Cross at 0732/7644-157 or roteskreuz.at/ooe
Source: Krone
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