Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freiwilligenagenturen (bagfa) e.V.
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Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freiwilligenagenturen (bagfa) e.V.
editAbout the bagfa
editThe Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freiwilligenagenturen (bagfa) e.V. is the nationwide umbrella and professional association of volunteer agencies in Germany. Based in Berlin and under the patronage of the Federal President, the bagfa serves exclusively and directly tax-privileged charitable purposes.
Mission and Values
editThe vision of the bagfa is a society in which people engage voluntarily with joy and competence, participate responsibly, and have equal opportunities and possibilities for development, participation, and contribution. The bagfa promotes and strengthens the work of local volunteer agencies to support a civic society in which all people can contribute and participate[2][4].
Key Products and Services
edit- Consultation and Mediation: Volunteer agencies that are members of the bagfa advise and accompany volunteers as well as community-oriented organizations. They mediate between citizens who wish to engage and the corresponding placement sites[3].
- Training and Exchange: The bagfa organizes training sessions, workshops, theme days, and specialist conferences to promote quality development and exchange among volunteer agencies[2][4].
- Networking and Lobbying: Volunteer agencies build networks between clubs, organizations, and the municipality and engage in public relations and lobbying for voluntary engagement. They initiate projects, organize engagement fairs and volunteer days, and establish contacts with companies that support civic engagement[3].
- Quality Management: The bagfa supports volunteer agencies with its own quality management system to improve the quality of their work[2].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Promotion of Civic Engagement: The bagfa advocates for greater recognition of engagement and engaged individuals and promotes the participation of all people in social life. They identify trends and potentials and can respond to developments to provide quick assistance even in crisis situations[3].
- Networking and Project Transfer: Through the exchange and collaboration between volunteer agencies, the bagfa develops new fields of engagement and projects. This fosters a vibrant democracy and strengthens social cohesion[2][3].
Additional Information
editThe bagfa has a digital agency atlas that lists over 420 volunteer agencies across Germany. This makes it easier for interested individuals to find a volunteer agency near them and discover the suitable field of activity for their engagement[4].
The bagfa will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2024 and remains a central actor in the field of civic engagement in Germany by providing impulses for social challenges on the ground and strengthening the community[4].
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://bagfa.de/wissenspool/nachweissammlung/
- 2 - https://www.b-b-e.de/mitglieder/verzeichnis/detail/bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft-der-freiwilligenagenturen-bagfa-ev/
- 3 - https://bagfa.de/ueber-die-bagfa/freiwilligenagenturen/
- 4 - https://bagfa.de
- 5 - https://bagfa.de/ueber-die-bagfa/profil-und-agenda/