DRK Kreisverband Verden e. V.

What DRK Kreisverband Verden e. V. does

DRK Kreisverband Verden e.V. is a local chapter of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) operating exclusively within the Landkreis Verden district of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) and a member of DRK Landesverband Niedersachsen e.V. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of emergency, social, and community services, including 24/7 emergency medical response (Rettungsdienst), civil disaster protection (Katastrophenschutz), home emergency call systems (Hausnotruf), ambulatory nursing care, household assistance, patient transport, homeless support, and migration and integration services. It also operates first-aid and fire-protection training, blood donation drives, water rescue (Wasserwacht), a search-and-rescue dog unit (Rettungshundestaffel), and youth programs (Jugendrotkreuz, Jugendwasserwacht).

The organization reaches customers through a dense local footprint of 17 Ortsvereine covering all municipalities in the district, supported by approximately 4,300 fee-paying members and roughly 400 active volunteers. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries — DRK-KV Verden gemeinnützige Betreuungsgesellschaft mbH (care services) and DRK-KV Verden ambulante Dienste gGmbH (ambulatory services) — house the commercial social-services operations, while a newly opened inclusive community café, Café Allerlei (May 2026), extends the model into community-gathering and inclusive employment. Technology is standard nonprofit-grade IT with SSL encryption for member and donor data; no proprietary platform is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring membership fees from ~4,300 members, fee-for-service revenue (Hausnotruf subscriptions, care services, transport, first-aid training courses), government contracts for Rettungsdienst and Katastrophenschutz (primarily with Landkreis Verden and Lower Saxony), donations, and ancillary café/retail revenue from Café Allerlei. Marketing combines traditional regional media (NDR 2 radio, print), digital channels (website, Facebook), and direct community engagement (blood drives, training courses, public events). Pricing is largely quote-based or covered by health/care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) and public subsidies.

Name

DRK Kreisverband Verden e. V.

Legal name

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Verden e.V.

Website

https://rotkreuz-verden.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DRK Kreisverband Verden e.V. is the German Red Cross local chapter for Landkreis Verden in Lower Saxony, delivering 24/7 emergency medical services, disaster relief, home emergency call systems, ambulatory care, social services, first-aid training, and youth programs to district residents through 17 local associations and roughly 4,300 members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Emergency Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Disaster response services
• Humanitarian social services
• First aid training
• Home emergency call systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Verden (Aller)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from approximately 4,300 members across 17 local associations form a base revenue stream supporting organizational operations.
2. Service Fees: Fees charged for specific services including first aid training courses, home emergency call (Hausnotruf) subscriptions, and transport services. Some services may be covered by health insurance.
3. Government Contracts: Public funding and contracts for disaster relief (Katastrophenschutz), emergency medical services (Rettungsdienst), and social welfare programs, often through the Lower Saxony state government.
4. Donations: Voluntary donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations supporting humanitarian mission. Donation collection facilitated through website and at events.
5. Café Allerlei Revenue: Café operation generating revenue through food and beverage sales, regional product marketplace, and lunch service in Verden city center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DRK Kreisverband Verden e.V. is a registered nonprofit humanitarian association (German Red Cross chapter) that delivers 24/7 emergency medical and ambulance rescue services, civil protection and disaster relief, social care services (home emergency call systems, ambulatory nursing, household help, patient transport), first aid and fire protection training, blood donation organization, youth programs (Jugendrotkreuz, Jugendwasserwacht), water rescue, and migration/integration support across the Landkreis Verden district in Lower Saxony, Germany. The organization supplements these services with an inclusive community café (Café Allerlei) and operates through 17 local associations with approximately 400 active volunteers and 4,300 members.

Product overview

DRK Kreisverband Verden e.V. is a humanitarian organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of emergency, social, and community services. The core offerings include 24/7 emergency rescue services (Rettungsdienst) and civil disaster protection (Katastrophenschutz). The social services division provides home emergency response systems (Hausnotruf), ambulatory nursing care (Ambulanter Pflegedienst), household assistance (Hauswirtschaftshilfe), transportation services (Fahrdienst), homeless support, and migration/integration services. Educational offerings include first aid training (Erste Hilfe Ausbildung) and fire protection training (Brandschutzhelferausbildung). Community engagement programs encompass blood donation (Blutspende), youth organizations (Jugendrotkreuz, Jugendwasserwacht), and water rescue services (Wasserwacht, Rettungshundestaffel). Special initiatives include Café Allerlei as an inclusive community space and federal volunteer service placements. The organization operates 17 local chapters (Ortsvereine) throughout the district serving approximately 4,300 members with around 400 active volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Café Allerlei: An inclusive meeting place opened in May 2026 at Herrlichkeit 2, Verden, offering café services, lunch, regional products, cultural events, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Jugendrotkreuz (JRK)
• Jugendwasserwacht

Products and services

• Rettungsdienst (Emergency Rescue Service) Emergency medical rescue and ambulance service available 365 days a year, around the clock, providing ambulance and rescue operations throughout the Landkreis Verden district. Serves individuals requiring emergency medical response and patient transport.
• Katastrophenschutz (Civil Protection and Disaster Response) Civil protection service including medical assistance, care services, and emergency response units ready for deployment in crisis situations. Includes Sanitäts- und Betreuungsdienst, Bereitschaften, Wasserwacht, and Rettungshundestaffel teams.
• Hausnotruf (Home Emergency Call System) Home emergency response system with a wearable button that alerts rescue services when pressed by the subscriber. Provides 24/7 monitoring and emergency response coordination for elderly or at-risk individuals living independently.
• Ambulanter Pflegedienst (Ambulatory Nursing Care) Professional nursing and home care services supporting individuals who need medical or personal assistance in their daily lives at home.
• Hauswirtschaftshilfe (Household Assistance) Domestic help services assisting individuals with household tasks and daily living activities to maintain independence at home.
• Erste Hilfe Ausbildung (First Aid Training) First aid courses for the public and businesses, covering emergency response skills for both leisure and professional settings. Includes Ersthelfer im Betrieb, Erste Hilfe am Kind, Erste Hilfe Partys, and Inhouse-Schulungen variants.
• Fahrdienst (Patient Transportation Service) Patient and medical transportation services with vehicles equipped for wheelchair, stretcher, and seated transport, serving elderly and mobility-impaired individuals.
• Blutspende (Blood Donation Service) Blood donation services organizing regular donation appointments throughout the district, supporting the national DRK blood donation program.
• Wohnungslosenunterstützung (Homeless Support) Services supporting homeless individuals with shelter, counseling, and social integration assistance.
• Migration und Partizipation (Migration and Integration Services) Integration services for migrants including refugee social work (Flüchtlingssozialarbeit), migration counseling (Migrationsberatung), youth migration services (Jugendmigrationsdienst), and participation programs (Partizipationsarbeit).
• Wasserwacht (Water Rescue Service) Water safety and rescue service including swimming courses (Schwimmkurse) and lifeguard training for water accident prevention.
• Jugendrotkreuz (Youth Red Cross) Youth organization for children and adolescents aged 6-27, offering first aid training, rescue swimming, and social engagement activities.
• Jugendwasserwacht (Youth Water Guard) Weekly swimming and rescue training for children and youth aged 6-16 at the Achim indoor pool, promoting water safety and teamwork.
• Café Allerlei (Inclusive Community Café) Inclusive community meeting place offering regional cuisine, lunch service, cultural events, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Rettungshundestaffel (Rescue Dog Unit) Search and rescue dog team trained for locating missing persons in disaster and emergency situations.
• Brandschutzhelferausbildung (Fire Protection Training) Training programs for fire protection wardens covering fire prevention, emergency procedures, and evacuation protocols.
• Bundesfreiwilligendienst (Federal Voluntary Service) Federal volunteer service placements offering young people opportunities to serve in rescue services, home emergency response, household assistance, refugee support, and first aid.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hausnotruf system alerts emergency services within seconds, enabling rapid medical response that can be life-saving in stroke, heart attack, and fall scenarios
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles10 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SPD-Ortsverein VerdenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2026Local Social Democratic Party organization visited DRK facilities and engaged in dialogue about civil protection challenges, funding needs, and volunteer support. Dörte Liebetruth (Landtag member) participated in discussion about strengthening local disaster relief.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRK Kreisverband Verden is a member organization of the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross), part of the world's largest humanitarian network. The parent organization provides brand identity, guidelines, training standards, and coordination for disaster relief operations. As a member of DRK Landesverband Niedersachsen e.V., the local chapter participates in state-level initiatives and receives support for regional operations.
• Landkreis Verden (District Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government of Landkreis Verden provides public funding, coordinates emergency services, and supports disaster relief infrastructure. The DRK serves as an official partner for civil protection and emergency response within the district.
• DRK-KV Verden gem. Betreuungsgesellschaft mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary company (GmbH) providing care and welfare services. Registered at Amtsgericht Walsrode HRB 205971, represented by Geschäftsführer Dirk Westermann.
• DRK-KV Verden ambulante Dienste gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary (gGmbH - non-profit company) providing ambulatory/outpatient care services. Registered at Amtsgericht Walsrode HRB 207538.
• Other Lower Saxony Aid Organizations (ASB, DLRG, Johanniter, Malteser)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with other Lower Saxony humanitarian organizations on joint positions regarding civil protection funding, volunteer support, and emergency response coordination. References joint position paper on civil protection policy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Niedersachsen: Protestant welfare umbrella providing social services, care, and counseling across Lower Saxony. Comparable to DRK Verden in ambulatory care, household help, and migration services, but with a faith-based and statewide scope.
• Caritasverband für die Diözese Hildesheim e.V. Catholic welfare organization providing social, care, and migration services across Lower Saxony. Overlaps with DRK Verden in social assistance, household help, and integration counseling, but with a faith-based and broader regional footprint.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Bundesverband: National German Red Cross federation providing strategic coordination, training standards, and blood donation services. Comparable as part of the same Red Cross ecosystem but operating at national rather than district scale.

Direct peers

• DRK Kreisverband Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V. Neighboring DRK chapter in Lower Saxony offering the same portfolio of Rettungsdienst, Hausnotruf, social services, and youth programs. Closely comparable peer in scale and service mix within the same state-level association.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Niedersachsen: ASB is one of the four major recognized German welfare organizations operating parallel humanitarian, rescue, and social services. Directly competes with DRK in Lower Saxony for civil protection, training, and care contracts.
• DLRG Niedersachsen: Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft focuses on water rescue and swimming training, directly comparable to DRK Verden's Wasserwacht and Jugendwasserwacht programs. Operates as part of the same joint civil-protection positioning in Lower Saxony.
• DRK Landesverband Niedersachsen e.V. State-level parent/peer within the German Red Cross system coordinating all DRK chapters in Lower Saxony. Directly comparable as part of the same Red Cross network providing rescue, social, and humanitarian services across a similar German geography.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe (JUH) Niedersachsen: Johanniter is a comparable German aid organization providing ambulance, Hausnotruf, first aid training, and youth programs. Direct competitor across nearly all of DRK Verden's service lines in Lower Saxony.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst Niedersachsen: Malteser is another recognized welfare organization delivering rescue services, social care, migration counseling, and first aid training across Germany. Directly competes with DRK chapters in overlapping service categories.

Emerging players

• AWO Bezirksverband Weser-Ems e.V. Workers' welfare association operating care, youth, and family services in the Weser-Ems region adjacent to Landkreis Verden. Comparable service portfolio in social assistance and family support, though not a direct competitor for emergency medical services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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