Volunteering: Sports heroes honored at the 2025 district sports games!

Volunteering: Sports heroes honored at the 2025 district sports games!

The 29th District Sports Games recently celebrated an inspiring victory for the youngsters in the district - and all of this thanks to the tireless commitment of the volunteers. For almost 30 years, committed helpers have been organizing competitions for children and young people every year, which not only promote sporting achievements, but also strengthen community and team spirit. As nordkurier.de reports, there were numerous helpers at this year's games who ensured everything ran smoothly.

Particular recognition was given to the referees, judges, trainers and organizers who are central to the success of the events. At this year's sports games, Iris Lemke received an award for her commitment as a referee at the F-Youth tournament in Lychen. Anna-Lena Buback and Jan Heinrich from SV Fortuna Prenzlau also received the bronze badge of honor, while Steffen Dommann was honored with the silver badge of honor for his many years of work with the club. Active in handball for over 30 years, Joachim Kolloff was awarded the Gold Badge of Honor for his outstanding commitment to children's and youth sports games.

Volunteering in German sport

The value of volunteering is not only visible at these sports games, but is also of great importance in sports in general. According to a survey, around 15.72 million people will be involved in volunteer work in Germany in 2022. owayo.de emphasizes that volunteers enable a wide range of sports, ranging from ball sports to fitness courses. Your commitment is essential to keep the club running.

The challenges posed by fitness studios that offer more flexible training times make it all the more important for sports clubs to rely on dedicated helpers. However, not only the clubs want to benefit from these services, but also the volunteers themselves. A big advantage is the opportunity to further develop personal skills and take on responsibility.

Appreciation and recognition

The recognition and appreciation of volunteers has been increasing in recent years. For example, at the LSB volunteer gala in Berlin, many of the committed helpers were awarded prizes. Commitment is rewarded annually and emphasis is placed on involving the public in the selection process - including a ranking by a jury of experts and a public vote. The awards not only bring financial incentives, but also a high level of appreciation from society. As lsb-berlin.de shows, suggestions for honoring volunteers can also be submitted to recognize their efforts.

There are also tax advantages for everyone who does voluntary work. The commitment is financially supported through lump sums that enable a tax-free income contribution. These measures not only promote volunteer work, but also ensure it is sustainable.

The district sports games and the words of honor to the volunteers are a sign of how important commitment to the community is. In a time when solidarity is often put to the test, volunteering remains a solid pillar that you can build on - and you should always pay close attention to it!