Karlsruhe inspires volunteer card: appreciation for committed!

Karlsruhe inspires volunteer card: appreciation for committed!

In Karlsruhe there is great news for all those who volunteer! On April 29, 2025, the local council unanimously decided to introduce the volunteer card. This important decision was further advanced on April 30, 2025 when the city of Karlsruhe submitted an official expression of interest at the Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Integration Baden-Württemberg. The country has now approved the application for the introduction of the volunteer card, which Mayor Dr. Albert Kauflein emphasized as a significant appreciation for the voluntary work in Karlsruhe. Votes between the municipality and the country are currently taking place for the concrete implementation of the map.

but it remains exciting! The exact time for the official introduction of the volunteer card in Karlsruhe has not yet been determined, but it is already clear that the committed citizens are expected to wait until at least autumn 2025 in order to be able to apply for the coveted card. As the city of Karlsruhe supports, the application for the usual communication channels will be made to keep everyone interested up to date. For this purpose, the office for participation and commitment to the Channel Mit-Mach-Stadt in the Karlsruhe.App will regularly provide information on the volunteer card and on topics of civic engagement.

What is the volunteer card?

The volunteer card is introduced in Baden-Württemberg as an appreciation for volunteering and offers various advantages for owners. The introduction is initially carried out in model locations such as Freiburg, Ulm, Calw and in the Ostalb district, where the card has been tested since August 1, 2023. The aim of the state government is the nationwide introduction by 2025. The card is granted people with high civic engagement, and the criteria for the acquisition were developed together with local state associations and municipalities.

owners of the volunteer card awaits a colorful range of benefits such as reduced admissions in cultural, educational and leisure facilities. In Freiburg there are even special “extras for volunteering”, including special events and guided tours. The prerequisites for receiving the card are clearly defined: at least one year of voluntary commitment and the performance of at least 200 hours of voluntary work in the past twelve months or 100 hours in a common good. There are exceptions for beneficiaries who cannot meet the hours of the hour, for example for Juleica owners or members of the volunteer fire brigade.

The next steps

The list of participating institutions is continuously supplemented and can be viewed on the website of the respective municipalities. From April 1, 2025, new registrations via associations and institutions must be carried out as a collective request. Now many hope that the volunteer card will be a real enrichment for civic engagement in Karlsruhe and encourages the citizens to actively contribute to their community.

In the coming months, we can look forward to the further developments and the official presentation of the volunteer card in Karlsruhe. The city will endeavor to provide comprehensive information from the citizens so that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from the advantages of the card.

Here you can find more information about the volunteer card: Karlsruhe City Administration , Social Ministry Baden-württemberg , Freiburg.de .