Sports, Clubs & Volunteering in Hannover

Play sports, join a club or volunteer in Hanover

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Step 12–5 Min

Find sports & leisure activities

Through the Stadtsportbund Hannover you can find around 340 sports clubs with over 100,000 members. The SportRegion Hannover (with Regionssportbund) additionally connects over 1,000 clubs across the region.

⚠️Many clubs offer free trial sessions – take advantage of this opportunity!
No deadline💰 0 €
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Stadtsportbund Hannover: Umbrella organization for 340 sports clubs
  • Club search via the information portal of Lower Saxony Sports Association
  • HannoverAktivPass: subsidy up to €10/month for young people
  • Sports badge: Annual events of the Stadtsportbund
Step 25–10 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

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 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
Step 35–10 Min

Find & take on volunteering

The Freiwilligenzentrum Hannover and HannoNetz für Engagement match volunteers to suitable engagements. The Freiwilligenzentrum has around 500 opportunities in its database and offers free counselling.

⚠️Volunteering is insured! Lower Saxony offers a statewide collective accident and liability insurance for volunteers.
No deadline💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Freiwilligenzentrum Hannover: around 500 opportunities
  • HannoNetz für Engagement: network of non-profit initiatives
  • Free personal consultation at the üstra customer centre, Karmarschstr.
  • Extended certificate of conduct is free for volunteers
Step 42–5 Min

Clarify insurance & liability

Volunteers in Lower Saxony are covered by the state's collective accident and liability insurance. Club members are additionally insured through the Lower Saxony Sports Association.

⚠️State insurance only applies subsidiarily – existing insurances take precedence!
No deadline💰 0 € (durch Land Niedersachsen abgedeckt)
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Collective accident insurance: Covers all volunteer activities
  • Collective liability insurance: Protects against third-party claims
  • Sports clubs: Additional sports insurance via LSB Niedersachsen
  • For club board: Check D&O insurance
Step 55–10 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

💡 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
Step 65–10 Min

Funding & Lower Saxony Volunteer Card

After at least 3 years of regular volunteer engagement (minimum 5 hours/week or 250 hours/year) you can apply for the Lower Saxony/Bremen Volunteer Card. It is available digitally via the Lower Saxony app and offers numerous benefits.

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

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Apply via Region Hannover or digitally via FreiwilligenServer
  • Requirements: 3 years engagement, 5 hrs/week or 250 hrs/year
  • Discounts: museums, swimming pools, theatres, adult education
  • Volunteer allowance: Up to €840 annually tax-free

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 Niedersachsen abgedeckt), 0 €, 0 €
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Viele Vereine bieten kostenloses Probetraining an – nutze diese Chance!