55 years of volunteering at the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe (St. John Ambulance)
An impressive anniversary. Klaus Preuß has been volunteering for the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe eV (St. John Ambulance) for 55 years. What began in 1970 with a membership application that his parents still had to sign has developed into an extraordinary lifetime achievement.
“Klaus is the best example of dedicated volunteer work, demonstrating tireless commitment, reliability, and a big heart for the Johanniter. We are incredibly grateful for his decades of service,” emphasizes Holger Lehr, board member of the Johanniter in the Darmstadt-Dieburg regional association.
Over the years, Klaus Preuß assumed numerous responsibilities. He served as training director, financial administrator, and treasurer, among other roles. Since 1993, he has been a member of the executive board, which makes fundamental decisions regarding the policy of the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (St. John Ambulance) and establishes guidelines for the work of the national and state executive boards. A year later, he was appointed to the honorary board of the Darmstadt-Dieburg regional association. He continues to fulfill both positions with great dedication. For his service, he has received numerous awards, including the Certificate of Honor for Distinguished Citizens of the City of Darmstadt and the Federal Cross of Merit.
Besides his work with the Order of St. John, Klaus Preuß has another passion: model making. His commitment isn't limited to his own hobby; he also passes on his knowledge to young people. In 2022, he initiated the children's and youth project "Model Railway" at the Order of St. John's office in Griesheim.
As part of this special project, children and teenagers build a detailed model railway under his guidance. In doing so, they acquire practical skills, technical understanding, and learn to work as a team. The project combines fun with educational learning and has become an integral part of the Johanniter youth work in the region. A particularly valuable aspect is that the young participants can take on responsibility early and contribute their own ideas to the design of the layout.
(DARMSTADT – JOH)
More information about the project can be found here: Johanniter Model Railway Project
