Federal Volunteer Service participants are greeted by Tim Kurzbach at a Town Hall meeting

In the heart of Solingen, also known as Blade City, 78 committed individuals began their federal voluntary service on Monday, 2nd September. The event, attended by Mayor Tim Kurzbach and Iris Essenberg, regional coordinator of the Federal Office for Family and Civil Society Affairs, marked the start of a new chapter for these volunteers, referred to as "Bufdis" in this context.

The federal voluntary service, a federal program, is seen by some of the young volunteers as a stepping stone into their professional lives. This year's cohort will be working in various areas within the city, including kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, youth facilities, and senior centers.

The day was not just about work, however. The volunteers participated in workshops and further exercises to get to know each other and build relationships. The event also provided an opportunity for networking.

On Monday, the volunteers were informed about their rights and duties during the service. The location of the event was within the city of Solingen, although the exact venue was not specified.

Notable attendees included Mayor Tim Kurzbach and Iris Essenberg, who spoke about the importance of the federal voluntary service and welcomed the new cohort to Solingen.

The age range of the volunteers is diverse, with the youngest being 16 years old and the oldest 61. Twelve of the 2023/24 federal volunteers have already started an apprenticeship or studies with the city of Solingen.

It's worth noting that the organization that recruited the 80 "Bufdis" in Blade City is not explicitly mentioned in the search results. Information about the "Bufdis" program in Blade City was not found in the provided sources.

Despite the lack of specific information about the nature of the tasks the volunteers will perform, one thing is certain: these committed individuals are ready to make a difference in Solingen. The federal voluntary service for the 2023/24 cohort is still ongoing.

Federal Volunteer Service participants are greeted by Tim Kurzbach at a Town Hall meeting