The Dorfkrug explained

For example, pet owners who agree to contribute to the veterinary costs of other group members. Participation is voluntary and dependent on mutual goodwill.

The amount of the average financial need (e.g. average vet bill) determines the maximum size a group can become. This ensures that the likely financial need and the number of members of that group notified for subsidy are aligned.

If a group exceeds its maximum size because more and more people become members, the group is divided into two subgroups. In this way, the Dorfkrug community can continue to grow without the groups becoming excessively large.

Excessively large groups would result in frequent cessation of cases (request for a support service). A balanced group size allows, as a (group) community, to be large enough to easily manage financial needs while not generating an overload of requests.

Joining a group is always possible. There are two ways to join a group. The first way is to use the search function on the Blackboard in the Pub (see below) to find a group that is interesting. The interested person can then join this group directly via "ICON ( picture; double person, see below).

If a group is already more than 30% full, this group will no longer be displayed via the search function on Blackboard. Now potential new members need an invitation to join this group. This second way ensures that group members know each other to a certain extent. The QR code displayed to a member in the group overview serves as an invitation link (image QR code in the group overview) for new members of this group.

If a new member has not yet downloaded the Dorfkrug app, the QR code in the pub on the wall can be used to go directly to the app store and download the app. Afterwards, the QR code of the group can be used to join the desired group.

The limited open access to the groups ensures, as said, the networking of the members of a group among each other. Acquaintances invite acquaintances to join their own group. This, in turn, should ensure that the danger of unlawful enrichment through false statements in the presentation of financial needs is minimised.

If a new idea for another group arises, any Dorfkrug member can start a new group at any time. To do this, use the paper on the front table in the pub (see attached picture). Founder and date of foundation are entered automatically, the group type animals, people or things (other) may be selected, as well as the designation "group name", the postcode (for regional location (also when searching via the Blackboard)) and the average estimated financial requirement of a case (determines the maximum group size / size of the community).

If the group is divided, the founder remains in both subgroups and all other subgroups. If, when the group is divided, a person would like to become a member of the other group, this is possible. An invitation to the desired group is accessible via a friend. (see QR code for inviting new members) Leaving the old group is possible via the door symbol (picture, see attachment).