Future of volunteering: Brandenburg is looking for innovative ideas for diversity!

Future of volunteering: Brandenburg is looking for innovative ideas for diversity!

Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland - In Brandenburg, volunteering is very important! The “Future Volunteering” competition, launched by Prime Minister Dr. Dietmar Woidke is looking for creative projects that strengthen volunteering sustainably and make them accessible to all people. A total of 15,000 euros is available and the application deadline ends on July 18, 2025.

The Prime Minister himself has found clear words: "We need innovative ideas to reduce hurdles in volunteering and enable inclusive commitment." The focus of the competition is on central questions such as "How can more people become active for the common good regardless of social framework conditions?" And "How can volunteering be designed in such a way that it is open to everyone and encourages them to participate?" These topics are more important than ever today, because volunteering is an essential part of social life.

Why volunteering is important

Volunteering not only strengthens the community, but also makes Brandenburg worth living. Whether in sports clubs, the volunteer fire brigade or in churches - the possibilities are diverse. According to current statistics, there are almost 86,000 sports clubs in Germany and over a million volunteers in the fire brigade. The Evangelical Church also has around 900,000 volunteers who are active in various areas. But the demand increases, for example with the tables, which are urgently dependent on more volunteers.

Voluntary work is not only voluntary, but also a form of social engagement that is highly valued in different countries and cultures. On December 5th, the international day of volunteering will take place, which points out how important these activities are for society.

competitive success and awards

For the best ideas of the “Future Volunteering” competition, various cash prices are waving: 1 x 5,000 euros, 2 x 2,500 euros and 5 x 1,000 euros. The winners will be announced at the end of September 2025 and the award ceremony will take place in October. The competition is a great addition to existing formats such as the "volunteering of the month" and the volunteer reception, which already make important contributions to the recognition of voluntary services.

be there and bring your ideas to make volunteering an even more valuable part of our society!