Committed citizens of Bocholt are awarded the Ehrenamtskarte (Volunteer Card)

In recognition of their commitment to Bocholt's urban society, eleven Bocholt residents have now received an honorary activity card. The cards were presented by Bocholt's deputy mayor Elisabeth Kroesen.

Elisabeth Kroesen is quite sure that "one thing is clear: without voluntary commitment, there is no way". At the Volunteer Agency, she was able to present eleven deserving citizens with the City of Bocholt's Volunteer Card for their commitment.

Together with Volunteer Coordinator Rainer Howestädt, Nina Kremer from the Department of Social Affairs and Birgit Tebroke from the Volunteer Agency, the Deputy Mayor welcomed the volunteers to the office on Langenbergstraße.

Afterwards, the people of Bocholt had the opportunity to talk about their work in the associations over a small drink.

The following received their honorary cards

• Mike Hebing, 1st FC Bocholt e.V.
• Beate Looks, Leben im Alter e.V. association
• Jan Hümmelink, CDU Bocholt
• Heinz-Richard Tiebing, Bocholter Tafel e.V.
• Sabine Hormann, Bocholter Handwerksmuseum e.V.
• Detlef Hertog, Bocholter Tafel e.V.
• Roswitha Hertog, Bocholter Tafel e.V.
• Monika Tenhumberg, Bocholter Tafel e.V.
• Elvira Visser, Bocholter Tafel e.V.
• Ludger Latos, Protestant Church - Dietrich Bonhoeffer House
• Angelika Bulla, Association of the Edible City of Bocholt-Borken e.V.

About the Ehrenamtskarte

Since its introduction, the Ehrenamtskarte has already been awarded to 686 people in Bocholt. It was introduced by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and many towns, districts and municipalities as a sign of appreciation for voluntary work. With it, holders can take advantage of numerous benefits. More information can be found on the website www.bocholt.de/ehrenamt.