The “Kulturbuddy” project of Caritas Vienna offers people interested in culture and sports an opportunity to volunteer. As a Kulturbuddy, you accompany residents from Caritas Vienna social institutions to cultural and sporting events.

Gerlinde Brachinger and Sabine Wiesauer came to the “Kulturbuddy” project through Time Bank. They met at an information event and have been active in the ASSIST day structure for people with disabilities since 2015.

Together with their group, they go to music, theatre and cabaret performances as well as to museums and ice hockey games. They also plan monthly leisure activities and cultural excursions with a small group of young people.

"We are always looking for ideas. We have visited almost every musical in the last few years because the young people have a lot of fun with it. The cultural pass from "Hunger for Art and Culture" offers free admission to concert events," says Sabine Wiesauer.

It all starts with time, interest and help.

Gerlinde Brachinger: "I was looking for a voluntary activity that was compatible with my job. That's how I came across the culture buddy project. It appealed to me personally.

Sabine Wiesauer: "For disabled people, being accompanied to events is a great support. It's very important that the culture pass exists."

In the book - on the occasion of 15 years of "Hunger for Art and Culture" - Gerlinde and Sabine have written an article about their Kulturbuddy work.