Landesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freiwilligenagenturen Berlin e.V.
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Landesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freiwilligenagenturen Berlin (LAGFA Berlin)
editAbout Us
editThe Landesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freiwilligenagenturen Berlin (LAGFA Berlin) is a central network of the Berlin volunteer agencies, centers, and volunteer offices. Founded in 1998, LAGFA Berlin serves as a statewide competence center for civic engagement and advocates for the strengthening of voluntary, honorary, and civic engagement in Berlin.
Key Products and Services
editLAGFA Berlin offers a variety of services and products aimed at promoting and supporting civic engagement in Berlin. These include:
- Consultation and Information: The volunteer agencies provide free current information and personal consultation about opportunities for voluntary engagement, both for individuals and for organizations and companies.
- Networks and Campaigns: LAGFA Berlin has established extensive networks and campaigns to promote and make civic engagement visible.
- Qualifications and Training: Regular workshops, conferences, and training sessions are offered to enhance the quality of engagement and strengthen the skills of volunteers.
- Events: Every spring, LAGFA Berlin hosts the "Berliner Freiwilligenbörse," a fair for civic engagement that provides a platform for exchange and networking.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of LAGFA Berlin is to stimulate, promote, and support civic engagement in Berlin. The following values are at the forefront:
- Engagement and Participation: LAGFA Berlin promotes the active participation of citizens in society and supports all who wish to engage voluntarily.
- Quality and Competence: Through training and conferences, it is ensured that engagement occurs at a high level and is continuously improved.
- Inclusion and Diversity: LAGFA Berlin advocates for an inclusive and diverse society and participates in projects such as the "Inclusive Volunteer Agency."
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editLAGFA Berlin pursues several sustainability goals and initiatives:
- Long-term Promotion of Civic Engagement: By creating optimal framework conditions and continuously supporting the volunteer agencies, it is ensured that engagement is promoted in the long term.
- Public Perception: LAGFA Berlin advocates for the public perception and recognition of voluntary engagement to emphasize its importance in society.
- Inclusive and Diverse Society: By participating in projects such as the "bagfa project 'Inclusive Volunteer Agency,'" inclusion and diversity in engagement are promoted.
LAGFA Berlin is thus a central actor in the field of civic engagement in Berlin, contributing through its comprehensive services and initiatives to fostering an engaged and inclusive society.