Voluntary Societies of The German Red Cross
The majority of voluntary Red Cross members are part of the five voluntary societies of the German Red Cross.
- Bereitschaften (medical service units, about 160,000 members)
- Bergwacht (mountain rescue service)
- Wasserwacht (lifeguard service, about 130,000 members)
- Sozialarbeit (welfare work)
- Jugendrotkreuz (Red Cross Youth)
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