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Saviors of the welfare state? Volunteering in Berlin | The citizens' talk and live podcast with Lorenz Maroldt, Raed Saleh and Bettina Jarasch
Tuesday, 27.1.2026 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Berlin City Mission

Every month for a year, Diakonie brings seemingly unsolvable problems of our urban society to the big stage in all districts. Together with top politicians, economists and social experts, Tagesspiegel editor Lorenz Maroldt and bestselling author Anne Rabe take it in turns to consider how things can move forward in youth welfare, inclusion, housing and construction, health and much more. The best thing is that all citizens have their say. Openly and honestly, with a common goal. Without politician-speak and lists of demands.

In Mitte, you look at the important work of Berlin's 800,000 volunteers: are volunteers the saviors of the welfare state when state funding for social services dries up? Do we value volunteers enough? Can we in Berlin ensure that volunteers are mentally and physically protected?

Guests: Raed Saleh (SPD parliamentary group leader), Bettina Jarasch (Greens parliamentary group leader), Pierre Du Bois (small ads Germany), Dr. Christian Ceconi (Berlin City Mission)

Free admission!