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Sports, Clubs & Volunteering in Dresden

Play sports, join a club or volunteer in Dresden

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Step 1⏱ 2–5 Min

Find sports & leisure activities

The Dresden City Sports Association (SSBD) is the umbrella organization for Dresden sports clubs. It offers a club search and supports integration through sports.

⚠️Many clubs offer free trial sessions – take advantage of this opportunity!

⏰ No deadline💰 0 €

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Integration through sports: Club advisor Thomas Trepte, Tel. 0351/2123832

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Dresden City Sports Association (SSBD): Umbrella organization for Dresden clubs
Saxony State Sports Association for regional offers
Many clubs with first aid courses for sports

Club search Dresden↗

Step 2⏱ 5–10 Min

Join a club

Contact your chosen club directly. Most clubs offer a free trial session. Membership usually starts with an application form.

⚠️Pay attention to cancellation periods – often 3 months before year end!

⏰ No deadline💰 Mitgliedsbeitrag je nach Verein (meist 5-30 €/Monat)

📄 Required Documents

ID card(Required)

SEPA direct debit mandate(Required)

Medical certificate (for some sports)(Optional)

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Trial training is usually free
Ask about discounts for families, students or unemployed
Many clubs offer flexible memberships
Children and youth often pay reduced fees

Club search↗

Step 3⏱ 5–10 Min

Find & take on volunteering

The volunteer agency ehrensache.jetzt of the Dresden Civic Foundation matches suitable engagements. Over 5,000 volunteers have already been placed.

⚠️Volunteering is insured! Saxony has collective liability and accident insurance for volunteers.

⏰ No deadline💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

ID card(Required)

Extended certificate of conduct (when working with children/youth)(Optional)

Free for volunteers

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo

•Civic Foundation Dresden: Barteldesplatz 2, 01309 Dresden

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Volunteer platform: ehrensache.jetzt/dresden
Dresden Volunteer Fair: Annually at City Hall (October)
Over 240 organizations with volunteer seal in Dresden
Extended certificate of conduct is free for volunteers

Find volunteering↗Dresden Volunteer Fair ↗

Step 4⏱ 2–5 Min

Clarify insurance & liability

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

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

⏰ No deadline💰 0 € (durch Freistaat Sachsen abgedeckt)

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

Insurance info Saxony↗

Step 5⏱ 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

Written cancellation(Required)

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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↗

Step 6⏱ 5–10 Min

Funding & Saxon Volunteer Card

With at least 3 hours of volunteering per week (over 2 years) you can apply for the Saxon Volunteer Card. Dresden additionally has the Dresden Volunteer Pass with over 80 discounts.

⚠️Saxon Volunteer Card available as app from December 2025 – apply digitally and use immediately!

⏰ No deadline💰 0 €