ASB Landesverband Rheinland-Pfalz

What ASB Landesverband Rheinland-Pfalz does

ASB Landesverband Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) and a state-level chapter of the federal Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Deutschland, the German welfare organization founded in 1889. Headquartered in Mainz with an additional regional support point in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler for flood relief operations, the organization operates across the entire state of Rhineland-Palatinate through a network of 16 local and district associations (Orts- und Kreisverbände) and five wholly-owned subsidiaries, including ASB-Soziale Dienste GmbH. It is supported by approximately 2,800 full-time and volunteer staff, with state chairman Oswald Fechner leading since 1996.

The organization's service portfolio spans four functional pillars. Emergency and rescue services include Rettungsdienst (ambulance and patient transport), Katastrophenschutz (civil protection), and Erste-Hilfe-Ausbildung (first aid training). Care and support services cover ambulatory social services (home care, Hausnotruf emergency call systems, meal delivery, household help), Tagespflege day care, and Seniorenzentren residential facilities for elderly and care-dependent individuals. Inclusion services address people with disabilities through residential, transport, and participation programs. Specialized programs include the Wünschewagen wish-fulfillment service for terminally ill patients, Project ZUG (healthcare-profession access for refugees and migrants), the BerIn low-threshold educational counseling program, the ASJ youth organization, and FSJ/BFD voluntary social service placements. The organization also participates as one of eleven partners in Project AORTA, a research consortium developing AI-driven automated emergency corridor formation.

Revenue derives from four streams: recurring membership fees from over 100,000 state members (part of 1.3 million ASB members nationally), donations and testamentary gifts including dedicated campaigns such as Wünschewagen and flood relief, government and social insurance reimbursements for emergency medical services, nursing care, and disaster preparedness, and project-based grants from state ministries (Labour/Social Affairs, Family/Women/Youth) and foundations (Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz-Stiftung, Aktion Mensch, Else Schütz Stiftung). There is no publicly disclosed pricing; service fees are negotiated through social insurance frameworks and public contracting. Go-to-market is direct: the organization acquires members and donors via its website, community events, and volunteer word-of-mouth, while securing government and welfare contracts through direct engagement with public authorities.

Name

ASB Landesverband Rheinland-Pfalz

Legal name

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Landesverband Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.

Website

https://asb-rp.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A German non-profit welfare organization delivering emergency rescue, elderly and disability care, refugee integration, hospice transport, and volunteer programs across Rhineland-Palatinate through 16 local associations and approximately 2,800 staff and volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Coordination & Case Management (HSABAIAM), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Emergency medical services
• Elderly care services
• Disaster relief operations
• Voluntary welfare association

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Neuenahr-ahrweiler

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Over 100,000 members support ASB through their membership contributions, which provide financial support and democratic governance through a members' assembly.
2. Donations and charitable giving: Individual donations, testamentary bequests (Testamentspende), and spontaneous giving campaigns support specific programs such as the Wünschewagen (wish-fulfillment vehicle for terminally ill patients) and flood relief efforts.
3. Government and social insurance reimbursements: Reimbursement from public health insurers and government contracts for emergency medical services, rescue operations, nursing care facilities, and disaster preparedness activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ASB Landesverband Rheinland-Pfalz is a non-profit welfare organization delivering humanitarian aid and social services across Rhineland-Palatinate, including emergency medical rescue and patient transport, disaster relief and civil protection, first aid training, home-based elderly care (Ambulante Soziale Dienste), day care (Tagespflege), senior residential centers, disability inclusion services, the Wünschewagen wish-fulfillment program for terminally ill patients, and refugee/migrant integration programs such as Project ZUG and FSJ/BFD voluntary services.

Product overview

ASB Landesverband Rheinland-Pfalz is a non-profit welfare organization and voluntary aid organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of social and emergency services across Rhineland-Palatinate. The organization operates through 16 regional and district associations and is structured as a platform of interconnected service lines: Emergency & Rescue Services (Rettungsdienst, Katastrophenschutz, Erste-Hilfe-Ausbildung) form the foundational emergency response pillar; Care & Support Services (Ambulante Soziale Dienste, Tagespflege, Seniorenzentren, Pflege) address elderly and care-dependent individuals; Inclusion & Disability Services provide residential, transport, and participation support; and Specialized Programs (Wünschewagen, Projekt ZUG, Freiwilligendienste, ASJ youth work) address unique social needs. The organization also conducts research through initiatives like Project AORTA exploring AI-powered emergency corridor automation. Key offerings include the Wünschewagen terminal illness wish-fulfillment service, Projekt ZUG career counseling for refugees and migrants in healthcare professions, and comprehensive volunteer service programs (FSJ/BFD). With over 2,800 employees and more than 100,000 members, ASB serves as both a direct service provider and an umbrella organization representing regional associations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wünschewagen: A wish-fulfillment service for terminally ill people that takes them to their place of longing, such as the sea, a sports stadium, or their own home
• Projekt ZUG
• ASB Arbeiter-Samariter-Jugend (ASJ)
• BQB - Bildung-Qualifizierung-Beschäftigung
• AORTA

Products and services

• Ambulante Soziale Dienste (Ambulatory Social Services) Ambulatory social services including home care (Pflege zu Hause), home emergency alert systems (Hausnotruf), meal delivery (Menüservice), and household assistance (Hilfen im Haushalt) for elderly and care-dependent individuals in Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care facilities providing daytime care for elderly people, offering temporary relief for family caregivers while ensuring professional care and social activities during the day.
• Seniorenzentren (Senior Residential Centers) Senior residential centers providing residential care, assisted living, and long-term care services for elderly individuals across Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Rettungsdienst / Krankentransporte (Emergency Rescue and Patient Transport) Emergency rescue services and patient transport, including ambulance services, emergency medical response, and non-emergency medical transport, operated through ASB's network of rescue stations across Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Katastrophenschutz (Disaster Relief) Disaster relief and civil protection services, including emergency response coordination, disaster preparedness, and humanitarian aid during major incidents, including flood relief operations such as Hochwasserhilfe in the Ahr Valley.
• Erste-Hilfe-Ausbildung (First Aid Training) First aid training courses and certifications for individuals and organizations, teaching life-saving emergency response skills, offered across ASB's training centers in Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Wünschewagen (Wish-Fulfillment Vehicle) A wish-fulfillment service for terminally ill people, using a specialized vehicle to transport them to meaningful destinations such as favorite places, family visits, or experiences they always wanted to have.
• Teilhabe & ASB Angebote für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigung (Inclusion Services for People with Disabilities) Inclusion services and support for people with disabilities, including Wohn- und Betreuungsangebote der GHG (residential and care options), Inklusion bei der AQA des ASB programs, and Fahrdienste (accessible transport services) promoting participation in society.
• FSJ/BFD (Voluntary Social Service Programs) Voluntary social service programs for young people under 27 (FSJ) and adults 27+ (BFD), offering placements in rescue services, nursing, elderly care, disability support, first aid training, childcare, and more.
• Projekt ZUG - Zugang zu Gesundheitsberufen (Access to Health Professions) Project supporting people with refugee and migration backgrounds (age 16+) in accessing healthcare professions through career counseling, placement assistance, and training support.
• Bildungsangebote / BQB (Education-Qualification-Employment) Educational and qualification programs for employment (Bildung-Qualifizierung-Beschäftigung), including integration into the labor market and vocational training opportunities for migrants and refugees.
• Niedrigschwellige Bildungsberatung für Geflüchtete (BerIn) Low-threshold educational counseling service for refugees (BerIn), providing guidance on educational opportunities, training programs, and pathways to employment in Germany.
• Freiwilligendienst für Geflüchtete (Voluntary Service for Refugees) Voluntary service program specifically for refugees, allowing them to complete FSJ or BFD in senior centers, clinics, or rescue services while gaining practical experience and career orientation.
• Mitgliedschaft & Spenden (Membership and Donations) Membership program with over 100,000 members supporting ASB activities, and donation services including testamentary gifts (Testamentsspende), flood relief donations, and Wünschewagen support.
• ASB-Arbeiter-Samariter-Jugend (ASJ) Youth Organization Youth organization of ASB providing youth work, youth leadership, group activities, first aid exercises, and engagement opportunities for young people in Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Schulsanitätsdienst (School First Aid Service) School first aid service where trained students provide emergency assistance during school hours, school events, and sports activities, currently operating in three Wormser high schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 people with migration backgrounds have been supported by Project ZUG to find apprenticeships or employment in healthcare professions.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• KAUSA Landesstelle Rheinland-PfalzminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ASB co-organized the 2nd Mainzer Ausbildungsmesse (career fair) with KAUSA, targeting people with migration backgrounds and promoting careers in nursing and healthcare.
• EVIM Ambulant WesterwaldminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022EVIM Ambulant Westerwald partnered with ASB to host the inauguration of the new Wünschewagen at their day care facility in Rennerod, demonstrating cross-organizational cooperation in palliative care.
• Katholische Hochschule MainzminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Students from the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz organized a 'Wohnzimmerspende' (virtual living room donation event) to raise funds for the ASB Wünschewagen program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caritas Deutschland: Catholic welfare confederation operating nursing facilities, refugee integration programs, youth services, and social welfare support across Germany. Competes for the same government and social-insurance contracts in elderly care and social assistance.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare confederation providing hospitals, nursing care, disability services, refugee aid, and youth programs. Operates on the same regional chapter structure and competes for similar member-driven and contract-based revenue.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: Catholic-affiliated welfare organization offering rescue services, elderly care, first aid training, refugee assistance, and disaster response. Directly comparable service portfolio and regional chapter structure to ASB.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): Germany's largest humanitarian welfare organization, operating parallel service lines including emergency rescue, elderly care, refugee integration, youth programs, and disaster relief. Competes directly with ASB for government contracts and member recruitment across all German states.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): Labor-affiliated welfare organization with nearly identical ideological roots to ASB—offering elderly care, youth services, refugee integration, and social support across regional chapters. Direct head-to-head competitor for members and government contracts.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Protestant-affiliated aid organization providing emergency medical services, nursing care, first aid training, and disaster relief. Operates with the same volunteer-driven, regional-chapter model as ASB.

Emerging players

• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: For-profit operator of senior residences and care facilities in Germany. Comparable to ASB's Seniorenzentren and Tagespflege services, though operating on a commercial model that competes for the same care-dependent population and government reimbursements.

Others

• Aktion Mensch: Largest German social lottery and funding organization that has directly financed ASB projects (e.g., BerIn refugee education counseling). Functions as an enabler/funder rather than competitor, but its funding priorities materially shape ASB's program portfolio.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband: Umbrella organization representing non-confessional welfare providers in Germany. While not a direct competitor, it shapes the policy and funding environment within which ASB operates and competes for member associations.

Broad incumbents

• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V. Federal parent organization of ASB Rheinland-Pfalz with 1.3 million members nationwide. Provides national-level coordination, branding, and federal advocacy that the regional chapter leverages; serves as the overarching umbrella rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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