Since 2022, Marcel has been volunteering with the Seafarers’ Christian Friend Society (SCFS), supporting seafarers in the port of his hometown, Emden. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and offers help in different ways:
· Practical support: By handing out small gifts such as hats, gloves, or hygiene items.
· Emotional support: Many seafarers are happy to have a chat with someone on shore. When time allows, Marcel also enjoys taking them on short sightseeing tours – a welcome change from life on board.
· Spiritual support: For many seafarers, faith is an important part of life. During visits, Bibles, Bible courses, and encouraging books are offered in various languages.
Emden is a modern port and over the past 25 years, it has become one of Europe’s premier RoRo ports. Most of the cargo is new cars as well as liquid chalk, minerals, magnesium chloride, liquid fertilizers and project cargo.
Charity Commission England and Wales Registration No: 209133
Irish Charities Regulator Registered No: 20200276
UK Company Registration No: 378765
