Volunteer Ministers of the Scientology Church Organized forty Public Service Projects Throughout the Czech Republic in October
Spanning from Prague to the country’s second-largest city, dedicated individuals convert ethics and compassion into visible community change.
Prague, Czech Republic — October 31st, 2025 — During October, the Volunteer Ministers (VMs) of the Scientology Church launched efforts in cities throughout the Czechia to clean up parks and streets, support community organizations, and renew a stronger sense of community in four key cities — Prague; Brno; Plzeň; and Pelhřimov.
In just four weeks, they completed over 40 events, harnessing numerous hours of service in environmental and social welfare action guided by The Way to Happiness, the universal ethical guide authored by L. Ron Hubbard.
Impact Through Unity
Each week, fifteen to twenty helpers worked together in 11+ local projects, contributing 117 hours of volunteer time — plus an extra 100 hours for a citywide restoration effort in the city of Brno.
That standalone Brno effort filled 150 bags of litter, converting abandoned spaces into usable public land. In Plzeň, teams tackled an abandoned forest site left dirty and hazardous after makeshift camps, disposing of unsafe materials with diligence and compassion.
“This isn’t glamorous work,” a participant said. “Someone news euro 2024 has to step up. Every cleanup is about rebuilding respect — to our surroundings, our neighbors, and ourselves.”
Unity Across Differences
The period also included practical interfaith cooperation. The team gathered and delivered clothing donations to a Catholic charity, demonstrating a spirit of solidarity that transcends creed.
Mr. Arjona, the Scientology’s envoy to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe, and UN, emphasized the deeper significance of such volunteerism:
“Support knows no borders. Be it partnering with a religious group, a municipal department, or a neighbor in need, our volunteers act on the belief that a stronger world is built by individuals who care — those who step forward with purpose.”
Decades of Dedication
Created by Hubbard in the seventies, the VM initiative trains community members with real-world tools to bring order and compassion in times of need. Recognized worldwide for emergency response and social projects, these distinctive volunteers in yellow are active today in over 120 countries.
In the Czechia, their focus on community service expands each year, combining efficient planning with ethical principles. Their enduring slogan — “Something can be done about it” — resonates with residents looking for positive methods to contribute to civic life.
Ethics in Daily Action
Many local VMs also hand out the The Way to Happiness during their outreach. Written as a secular moral guide, it presents twenty-one guidelines supporting self-respect, honesty, and environmental responsibility — principles mirrored in the team’s regular projects.
These humble but ongoing actions demonstrate how moral awareness and community involvement strengthen one another. “With personal accountability, society becomes stronger and more compassionate,” noted Ivan Arjona.
Local Appreciation and Continuing Momentum
City officials in Prague, Brno and other cities have praised the VMs’ steady contribution. Their active involvement — whether tidying walkways to caring for green spaces — has motivated community members to participate in or start their own local efforts.
A team member captured the month perfectly: “We didn’t wait for someone else to fix it — we just started.”
Who Are the Volunteer Ministers?
The Volunteer Ministers program of the Scientology Church is a international network offering help in daily life and crises. Founded by L. Ron Hubbard, it teaches people in basic skills of communication, planning, and assisting others in distress, empowering them to help themselves and others.
From large-scale disaster relief to small neighborhood projects, Volunteer Ministers live by the principle that something can be done.
What Is the Church of Scientology?
The Church of Scientology is a modern faith established by Hubbard in the early 1950s. It holds that each person is a thetan, inherently capable and capable of greater understanding and freedom through study and self-improvement.
Scientology churches and missions are present throughout the continent, where official acknowledgment as a legitimate faith grows steadily. Through education, outreach, and social initiatives — such as initiatives for drug awareness, rights advocacy, literacy, and ethics — members of the Church collaborate with individuals and institutions of all faiths to foster respect and harmony.
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