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Sports, Clubs & Volunteering in Düsseldorf

Play sports, join a club or volunteer in Dusseldorf

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Step 1

Find sports & leisure activities

Through the Dusseldorf Düsseldorf Sports Federation (SSB) you can find over 350 sports clubs with more than 150,000 members. The SSB Training and Education also offers courses for all ages.

⚠️Many clubs offer free trial sessions – take advantage of this opportunity!
⏰ No deadline💰 0 €
💡 Tips
  • Düsseldorf Sports Federation (SSB): Umbrella organization for 350+ sports clubs
  • SSB Sportangebote: Free outdoor sports courses
  • SSB Training and Education: Courses from yoga to cross-country skiing
  • Sports badge: Annual events to participate
Open club search↗Book sports courses ↗
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 Office for Civic Engagement and the city's volunteer exchange match suitable engagements. Over 500 organizations in Dusseldorf are looking for volunteers.

⚠️Volunteering is insured! NRW has collective liability and accident insurance for volunteers.
⏰ No deadline💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Personal advice at the Volunteer Agency: Marktplatz 2, 40213 Düsseldorf (Rathaus)
  • City volunteer exchange: Over 100 organizations present themselves
  • Short-term engagement also possible (Social Days)
  • Extended certificate of conduct is free for volunteers
Volunteer Agency↗Volunteer Exchange ↗
Step 4

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)
💡 Tips
  • Accident insurance: Covers all volunteer activities
  • Liability insurance: Protects against third-party claims
  • Sports clubs: Additional sports insurance via LSB NRW
  • For club board: Check D&O insurance
Collective insurance info↗
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 & NRW Volunteer Card

With at least 5 hours of volunteering per week (or 250 hours/year) you can apply for the NRW Volunteer Card. It offers over 4,700 discounts statewide.

⚠️The Volunteer Card is also available as an app – apply digitally and use immediately!
⏰ No deadline💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Discounts: Museums, swimming pools, adult education courses, cinemas
  • Anniversary Volunteer Card: After 25 years of engagement – valid indefinitely
  • Apply for Volunteer Card via app and use digitally
  • Volunteer allowance: Up to €840 annually tax-free
Apply for 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 Land NRW abgedeckt), 0 €, 0 €
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Viele Vereine bieten kostenloses Probetraining an – nutze diese Chance!

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