Discover and shape community involvement in Stuttgart

Whether you’re taking your first steps, looking for fresh inspiration or seeking support for your ongoing work:
individuals, organisations, businesses and foundations will find
suitable resources and useful information here. All in one place.

Eine Frau, die mit einer roten Gießkanne Hochbeete gießt
Eine ältere Frau steht an einem Tisch, an dem mehrere Personen sitzen und schenkt Kaffee in eine Kaffeetasse.
Zwei Männer beugen sich über eiinen Laptop.
Vier junge Frauen tanzen in einer Reihe. Sie tragen weite weiße Röcke und schwarze T-Shirts. Sie lachen.
Eine Frau steht inmitten einer Gruppe von Kindern, die sich an den Händen halten. Sie tanzen.
Fünf junge Menschen sitzen an einem Tisch und schauen auf einen Laptop.

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Ein Raum mit Büchern und Spielen und dem Logo der Lernlounge
Freiwilligenzentrum Caleidoskop

Learning Lounge

Organisation: 
Freiwilligenzentrum Caleidoskop 
Project: Learning Lounge

Role: 
You’ll bring the learning space to life and help children and young people with their studies. 

Location: 
Zuffenhausen

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Ein auffälliges gelb-grünes Plakat mit der Aufschrift „SCHÖN HIER! oder?“ und einem Besen und Mülleimer als Symbole für Reinigung.
Freiwilligenagentur

It’s lovely here! Isn’t it?

Organised by: 
‘It’s lovely here, isn’t it?’ – Initiative for a clean and tidy Stuttgart

Task: 
On ‘Clean-up Fridays’, you’ll work as a group to spot and collect rubbish, making the neighbourhood a nicer place.

Location: 
Weilimdorf, West

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Eine junge Frau und ein älterer Mann arbeiten gemeinsam an einer Werkbank und beugen sich über einen Fahrradschlauch. Im Hintergrund steht ein Fahrrad.
Freiwilligenagentur

Neighbourhood Bridge

Organisation: 
Department for Social Affairs and Inclusion

Role: 
You’ll help older people with DIY tasks, transporting items or moving house.

Location: 
in numerous neighbourhoods

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On the online portals run by Freiwilligenagentur Stuttgart and Freiwilligenzentrum Caleidoskop, you 
can search specifically for a volunteering opportunity that suits you:

Freiwilligenagentur Stuttgart Freiwilligenzentrum Caleidoskop

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Get to know committed people from Stuttgart

People from Stuttgart show what matters to them, what drives them, what they do and what they stand for.

Get to know people who are making a difference

Ein Mann im mittleren Alter spielt Tischtennis.

“I want to strengthen solidarity within the club and in society.”

Stefan Molsner is involved in sport as a coach and coordinator of youth leisure activities 

Eine junge Frau in Feuerwehruniform hält in der der Hand eine große gelbe Karte mit der Aufschrift "Danke! Ehrenamt Baden-Württemberg"

“My aim in life is to make the world a little bit better and to actively help others.” 

Johanna Albersmann is an active firefighter with the voluntary fire brigade in Stuttgart-Wangen.

Porträtfoto eines älteren Mannes

“I want to inspire people to get involved in voluntary work and give older people a strong voice.”

Among other things, Günther Dierstein serves on the board of the StadtSeniorenRat and as a consultant for the Stuttgart Volunteer Agency. 

Porträtbild eines älteren Mannes

“I help older people get to grips with smartphones, tablets and PCs, allay their fears and encourage them to try new things.”

Bernd Clausius builds digital bridges – as a digital helper for older people and a digital trainer for new volunteers

 

 

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Training

There is a wide range of training opportunities available for those keen to get involved.  

Find a suitable training course 

Volunteer Card

The state-wide Volunteer Card recognises voluntary work. 

Find out more about the Volunteer Card

You can find more tips and useful information in our section

Knowledge

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Finance

Initiatives and organisations often need financial support for their good ideas.

 Here are some tips on funding and donations

Spaces

Places to meet, network and organise events are important for community involvement. 

Find a suitable venue