VdK Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.

The Social Association VdK Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. is the largest socio-political interest representation in Germany, with over 2.2 million members. Founded in 1950 as an association for war victims, survivors of war, and social pensioners, the VdK has developed over the decades into a modern and comprehensive social association.

• Social Law Consultation: The VdK offers comprehensive advice in all areas of social law, including pension, disability, elderly, and social assistance law, long-term care insurance, and patient protection. Members are supported in applying and dealing with authorities and courts[1][3][5].
• Consultation and Support Services: The association offers specific consultations and support in the areas of child and youth welfare, care, mobility assistance, and participation for the elderly and people with disabilities[1][5].
• Leisure Activities and Community: The local associations organize various leisure activities such as information events, excursions, discussion afternoons, and celebrations to promote a strong community[1][3].

For more than 70 years, the VdK has been committed to social justice and a fairer social policy. It fights against social exclusion, poverty, and unequal opportunities and demands fair pay and solidarity. The association is politically and confessionally neutral and primarily finances itself through membership fees and donations to maintain its independence[1][3][5].

• Influence on Legislative Processes: The VdK actively influences current developments in pension, health, and social policy and engages in political lobbying through discussions with politicians, media-effective actions, and campaigns[1][3][5].
• Support for Caregivers: The VdK demands more support for caregivers, including a wage replacement benefit to improve the compatibility of care and work[5].
• Fight Against Poverty and Inequality: The association advocates for the introduction of a wealth tax and a wealth levy to finance public services, climate protection, and support for low-income population groups[5].

The VdK is federally structured and consists of a federal association, 13 state associations, and numerous district and local associations. The federal association based in Berlin represents the interests of members at the national level, while the state and district associations coordinate and carry out work locally[1][3].

The Social Association VdK Berlin-Brandenburg is a strong partner for people who need help and support in social matters and tirelessly advocates for a solidarity-based society in which all people can participate.

• 1 - https://berlin-brandenburg.vdk.de/ueber-uns/
• 2 - https://www.rehadat-adressen.de/adressen/interessenvertretung-dachverbaende-und-rehatraeger/ergaenzende-unabhaengige-teilhabeberatung-peer-counseling/index.html?filter=%28art_adr%3A%28%22Peer+Counseling%22%29+AND+bundesland_adr%3A%28%22Berlin%22%29%29+AND+doc_type%3AADR&reloaded&sort=sort_name1_adr+asc&page=13&query=%28Berlin+Peer+Counseling%29&mode=detail&listtitle=Beratungsstellen+Berlin
• 3 - https://berlin-brandenburg.vdk.de/ueber-uns/organisation/
• 4 - https://vostel.de/de/volunteering/organisations/765_Sozialverband-VdK-Berlin-Brandenburg
• 5 - https://goodjobs.eu/company/sozialverband-vdk-berlin-brandenburg-e-v