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Sports, Clubs & Volunteering in Dresden

Play sports, join a club or volunteer in Dresden

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Step 1

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 €
💡 Tips
  • Dresden City Sports Association (SSBD): Umbrella organization for Dresden clubs
  • Integration through sports: Club advisor Thomas Trepte, Tel. 0351/2123832
  • Saxony State Sports Association for regional offers
  • Many clubs with first aid courses for sports
Club search Dresden↗
Step 2

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

💡 Tips
  • 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

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

💡 Tips
  • Civic Foundation Dresden: Barteldesplatz 2, 01309 Dresden
  • 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

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)
💡 Tips
  • 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

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

💡 Tips
  • 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

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 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Saxon Volunteer Card: Valid 2025-2027 (3 years)
  • Requirements: min. 2 years engagement, min. 3 hours/week
  • Discounts: Museums, swimming pools, castles, fortresses
  • Dresden Volunteer Pass: Over 80 local discounts
  • Wir für Sachsen: Allowance up to €70/month possible
  • Volunteer allowance: Up to €840 annually tax-free
Apply for Saxon Volunteer Card↗View discounts ↗

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
Keine Frist
What does it cost?
0 €, Mitgliedsbeitrag je nach Verein (meist 5-30 €/Monat), 0 €, 0 € (durch Freistaat Sachsen abgedeckt), 0 €, 0 €
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Viele Vereine bieten kostenloses Probetraining an – nutze diese Chance!

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