The Samariterbund Gruppe Simmering operates in Vienna's 11th district, providing voluntary emergency services, first aid training for companies and private individuals, and search-and-rescue missions with its dog unit. Like most volunteer organisations, the group runs on the commitment of its members — dozens of trained first aiders who coordinate shifts, sign up for deployments, and stay on top of course schedules. For a long time this all happened over phone calls, emails, and printed lists. What the group needed was a single web platform that presents a professional face to the public while genuinely reducing admin work behind the scenes.
- TYPO3 portal as the central hub for prospective members, course participants, and the public
- Password-protected members area giving active volunteers access to internal content
- Calendar view for shift planning — all current deployments at a glance
- Online registration form for duty shifts with a streamlined workflow, no email back-and-forth
- First aid course management maintained directly in the CMS by volunteer editors
- Search engine optimisation for local visibility in the Simmering district
The result is a volunteer portal that makes it easier to show up and help: shift calendars, course details, and sign-up forms all in one place. With rockit, the Samariterbund Simmering gained a platform that works both as a credible public-facing presence for emergency and first aid services and as a practical self-management tool for its community of volunteers.