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Sport, Clubs & Volunteering in Augsburg

Join a sports club, found an association, volunteer and use funding opportunities in Augsburg.

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Sport, Clubs & Volunteering in Augsburg

Responsible authority

Augsburg Volunteer Center (Office for Civic Engagement)

Ernst-Reuter-Platz 1, 3. OG, 86150 Augsburg

Bayerische Ehrenamtskarte (Bavaria state program). Club register: Amtsgericht Augsburg.

✅ Online application: Yes🔓 Appointment: Walk-in possible

Online application ↗

Büro für Bürgerschaftliches Engagement: Mo-Fr 10-12 Uhr, außerhalb nach Vereinbarung.

•Ehrenamtskarte per Formular oder online über bayern.ehrenamtskarte.app beantragbar
•Vermittlung nach Interessen, Wunscheinsatzort und Zeitbudget

Official sources: Stadt Augsburg – Freiwilligen-Zentrum, Freiwilligen-Zentrum Augsburg · As of 2026-08

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Step 1⏱ 2–5 Min

Find a sports club in Augsburg

Augsburg has a vibrant club scene with over 400 sports clubs. Whether football, basketball, tennis, swimming or martial arts – the BLSV Bezirk Schwaben and the Sport- und Bäderamt Augsburg help with the search.

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Sport- und Bäderamt Augsburg: Fuggerstraße 3, 86150 Augsburg | Tel. 0821 324-9702

💡 Weitere Tipps

Find clubs: blsv.de (BLSV Bezirk Schwaben)
City of Augsburg sport: augsburg.de/freizeit/sport/sportstaetten
Swimming: Sport- und Bäderamt Augsburg manages all municipal swimming pools

BLSV club search Augsburg↗

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Step 2⏱ 2–5 Min

Found an association

To found a registered association (e.V.) you need at least 7 founding members, articles of association and registration at the Amtsgericht Augsburg. A registered association has legal personality and tax benefits (if charitable).

💰 ca. 75 € (Eintragungsgebühr Amtsgericht) + Notar optional

💡 Weitere Tipps

Amtsgericht Augsburg (register of associations): justiz.bayern.de/gerichte-und-behoerden/amtsgerichte/augsburg/
Charitable status: apply at Finanzamt Augsburg – saves taxes
BLSV Bezirk Schwaben offers template articles of association for sports clubs

Amtsgericht Augsburg↗

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Step 3⏱ 2–5 Min

Volunteering & civic engagement

Augsburg has a strong volunteering culture. The Freiwilligenagentur Augsburg connects volunteers with non-profit organisations. Volunteers benefit from the volunteer flat rate (€840/year tax-free).

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Freiwilligenagentur Augsburg: augsburg.de/umwelt-soziales/soziales/augsburg-engagiert
Volunteer flat rate: up to €840/year tax-free
Trainer flat rate: up to €3,000/year tax-free for sports/youth trainers
Social organisations: Caritas Augsburg, Diakonie Augsburg, AWO Augsburg, DRK Augsburg

Volunteering Augsburg↗

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Step 4⏱ 2–5 Min

Funding & sports facilities in Augsburg

Clubs in Augsburg can apply for grants from the city of Augsburg, the Free State of Bavaria (BLSV Bezirk Schwaben) and foundations. Municipal sports facilities can be used by clubs.

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Sport- und Bäderamt Augsburg: Fuggerstraße 3, 86150 Augsburg | Tel. 0821 324-9702

💡 Weitere Tipps

Club funding City of Augsburg: Sport- und Bäderamt Augsburg – annual applications
Bavarian sports funding: BLSV Bezirk Schwaben grants for sports facilities and youth sport
Sports facility search: augsburg.de/freizeit/sport/sportstaetten

Sport & leisure – Augsburg↗

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Step 5⏱ 2–5 Min

Clarify insurance & liability

Volunteers in NRW are insured against accidents through the state's collective insurance. Club members are insured through the State Sports Association.

⚠️State insurance only applies if no other insurance is responsible!

⏰ No deadline💰 0 € (durch Land NRW abgedeckt)

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Accident insurance: Covers all volunteer activities
Liability insurance: Protects against third-party claims
Sports clubs: Additional sports insurance via BLSV Bayern
For club board: Check D&O insurance

Collective insurance info↗

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Step 6⏱ 5–10 Min

Cancellation & club change

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Frist: According to statutes (usually 3 months before year end) · Always cancel in writing with confirmation of receipt!

Cancellation must be in writing. Note the cancellation deadlines in the club statutes – usually 3 months before year end.

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

Written cancellation(Required)

Letter or email

💡 Weitere Tipps

Cancellation period is in the club statutes
Written form is usually required (letter or email)
Registered mail or personal handover with receipt
Revoke SEPA mandate separately if necessary

Cancellation templates↗

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Step 7⏱ 5–10 Min

Funding & Bavarian Volunteer Card

With at least 5 hours of volunteering per week (or 250 hours/year) you can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card. It offers over thousands of discounts across Bavaria statewide.

⚠️The Volunteer Card is also available as an app – apply digitally and use immediately!

⏰ No deadline💰 0 €