Board members
Bundesverband für Brandverletzte e. V.
- Disabled People
- Families
- Health Promotion
- Organisation & Administration
- PR & Communication
About the volunteering opportunity
The Bundesverband für Brandverletzte e.V. is looking for committed people who would like to put their heart, mind and time into helping people with burns and their relatives. As part of the board team, you will have the opportunity to actively shape the future of the association, contribute new ideas and give those affected a strong voice in public.
We are looking for people who want to take on responsibility, enjoy teamwork and identify with the goals of the federal association. Previous experience in board work is helpful, but not a mandatory requirement. What is more important is sincerity, reliability and the desire to make a meaningful difference. Together with the other board members, you will help to further develop services for those affected, initiate projects and strengthen self-help work.
If you have empathy, commitment and perhaps also your own points of contact with the topic of burn injuries, we would be delighted to hear about your interest. The Bundesverband für Brandverletzte e.V. welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds who are willing to contribute their skills and experience and thus provide hope, orientation and community.
Your Tasks
- Strategic further development of the federal association (planning and reviewing goals, projects, priorities).
- Representing the interests of people with burn injuries and their relatives in public, politics and specialist bodies.
- Responsibility for specific areas of work (e.g. counseling, public relations, prevention, networking and project work).
- Collaboration in the organization and content design of board meetings, general meetings and working groups.
- Supporting and strengthening the self-help and regional groups (exchange, networking, moderation of meetings if necessary).
- Maintaining and expanding cooperation with clinics, rehabilitation facilities, self-help associations, social and rescue organizations.
- Participation in information and prevention activities (e.g. specialist presentations, information stands, campaigns, materials for those affected and professionals).
- Sharing responsibility for securing the financial basis of the association (funding, donations, projects, sponsoring if necessary - depending on responsibility).
- Representing the association at events, specialist conferences and in networks.
- Supporting new volunteers and helping to ensure good internal communication within the team and with members.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
- Willingness to identify with the goals and values of the federal association and to represent these externally.
- A high level of empathy for people with burns and their relatives, respectful and reasonable interaction with those affected.
- Reliability, a sense of responsibility and willingness to reliably perform a voluntary position over a longer period of time.
- Ability to work in a team and enjoy working together on the board and with volunteers.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written), confident manner in meetings, appointments and events.
- Basic understanding of association work (statutes, general meeting, resolutions) or willingness to acquire this knowledge.
- Organizational skills, e.g. for meetings, projects, events or the coordination of tasks.
- Willingness to invest time for regular board meetings, agreements and preparation of documents.
- Basic PC and online skills (e-mail, word processing, possibly video conferencing, simple spreadsheets).
- Confidentiality and trustworthiness in dealing with personal and sensitive information of those concerned.
- Reliable, very accurate and confidential way of working with financial data.
- Good knowledge of accounting (preparation of annual financial statements, keeping an eye on deadlines, careful cash management, cash book, document management).
- Understanding of association legal requirements for financial reports and budget planning.
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
Depending on the commitment
Important notice
Important legal obligations
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Liability as a board member : Personally liable in the event of gross negligence or breach of duty (§§ 26, 31 BGB); the association's liability applies in the event of proper activity.
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Confidentiality : Absolute confidentiality for sensitive data of those affected (General Data Protection Regulation/DSGVO); never pass on meaningful topics such as trauma or rehabilitation cases.
- Check insurance cover : Use association liability and accident insurance for volunteers; supplement private cover if necessary (e.g. via state insurance in Lower Saxony).
Practical tips
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Realistically estimate the time required : 4-8 hours/month for meetings, emails, projects; be flexible but reliable.
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Use onboarding : familiarization by current board members; study statutes and objectives carefully.
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Work-life balance : Do not overload commitment; make clear agreements on tasks and breaks.
- Regular further training : Attend seminars on self-help, prevention or association law (e.g. via DVFR or self-help network)
Location
This project is location independent.
Bundesverband für Brandverletzte e. V.
The Bundesverband für Brandverletzte eV is a self-help and advisory organization that motivates, accompanies and supports burn-injured people and their relatives with medical, psychological and social issues. At the same time, the association is committed to establishing and strengthening an interdisciplinary network between hospitals, burn injury centers and rehabilitation clinics so that burn victims receive better care and topics such as burn injuries, wound care and dealing with burn wounds are more firmly anchored in education and training as well as through targeted training.