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Information for prospective volunteers

All the information you need about an FWD in sports—from the application process to possible roles and seminars
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Mappe für Freiwilligendienstleistende im Sport mit farbigen Themenbereichen wie Bewegung, Bildung, Freiraum, Kreativ sowie Spiel und Spaß.

When is volunteering in sports the right choice for you?

  • If you want to gain valuable initial professional experience and get a feel for an exciting field of work.
  • For example, if you’re looking for opportunities to earn sports licenses and certifications that can open many doors for you later on. 
  • For example, if you want to take on responsibility and further develop your personality—this will boost your self-confidence and your interpersonal skills.
  • For example, if you can get creative and hands-on in sports-related projects and events—from training sessions to sporting events.

Interested? Here’s more info on duration, working hours, allowance, etc.:

General conditions

Working Hours

Those interested can choose to volunteer on a full-time or part-time basis for more than 20 hours per week.

Start Date

Programs typically begin on 1 July, 1 August or 1 September[DC9.1]. Additional start dates are available upon request from the respective providers, as they can set the start date on a case-by-case basis.

Training Seminars

A core element of volunteer service programs is the training seminars mandated by law, which typically consist of a five-day introductory seminar, an intermediate seminar, and a concluding seminar. The 25 days of free seminars (for full-time service) focus on shared experiences, reflection on the service, and the acquisition of instructor or trainer certifications. Special regulations apply to older participants.

Duration

Typically 12 months; contract terms between 6 and 18 months are possible.

Duties and Activities
  • Participating in club or association activities
  • Planning, conducting, and evaluating club programs for children and youth
  • Providing educational support to children and youth — in clubs, schools, and preschools
  • Assisting with play festivals, sports trial events, the “Sportmobil,” summer camps, skateboarding meetups, and parent-child gymnastics
  • Getting to know and participating in youth self-governance committees
  • Designing training sessions and providing support during competitions
  • Public relations, organiszational, and administrative tasks at the clubs’ offices
  • Maintaining and, where appropriate, establishing contacts within and outside the placement sites
  • By arrangement, it is also possible to assign volunteers to other areas, such as environmental initiatives, supporting specific target groups, and manual and gardening work.
What else should you know?
  • Volunteer programs in sports are offered nationwide and are open to all age groups.  
  • Depending on where you want to complete your volunteer service (e.g., in which federal state or in which sport), your points of contact for information and applications are the member organisations of the dsj (known as “Träger”).

Interested? Find the organisation that suits you best here:

Depending on the state in which you want to complete your service (place of residence), you can find the contact details for obtaining further information and submitting an application here. Agencies from the areas of rowing, gymnastics, table tennis and chess, and the German Youth Power Sports Association also offer assignments throughout Germany.

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