Volunteering

Civic engagement is an important cornerstone of our democratic society. It promotes the development of more democracy, participation and self-determination. Civic engagement encompasses the most diverse forms of engagement that cannot always be clearly distinguished from one another, such as "honorary office", "voluntary engagement", "voluntary social engagement", "voluntary work" or "voluntary services".

The quality of life in Eberswalde is enhanced and characterised by voluntary work in social, cultural, church and sporting areas. Civic engagement promotes togetherness, shapes our life together and is therefore invaluable. For this reason, citizens who have earned special merit through exceptional commitment deserve thanks, appreciation and support.

The city of Eberswalde promotes voluntary work with the "Guidelines for Recognising Civic Commitment". Applications can be made for the volunteer card together with a mobility allowance of max. 120.00 euros for one year. The volunteer card entitles the holder to discounted admission to municipal facilities such as the zoo, family garden, museum, municipal library or events organised by the Department of Culture. In addition, you can apply for funding for training and further education in your voluntary work.

The proof of activity also serves as an application for the volunteer card.

Guidelines for recognising civic engagement in the city of Eberswalde

Attachment:Proof of activity