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Sports, Clubs & Volunteering in Kiel

Play sports, join a club or volunteer in Kiel

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Sports, Clubs & Volunteering in Kiel

Responsible authority

nettekieler Volunteer Office

Neues Rathaus, Andreas-Gayk-Straße 31, 24103 Kiel

Schleswig-Holstein Volunteer Card – Kiel is a participating municipality. Club register: Amtsgericht Kiel, Preußerstraße 1-9, 24105 Kiel, Tel. 0431 604-2750.

✅ Online application: Yes🔓 Appointment: Appointment required

Online application ↗

Specific walk-in hours at the nettekieler volunteer office were not researched – calling ahead is recommended (tel. 0431 901-5502). The volunteer card itself can be applied for online via ehrenamtskarte.de regardless.

•Träger: Kreisarbeitsgemeinschaft der freien Wohlfahrtsverbände Kiel e.V., städtisch gefördert seit 2006
•Landesweites Programm 'Ehrenamtskarte Schleswig-Holstein' – Kiel ist Programmkommune

Official sources: nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro, Kiel als Programmkommune – Engagiert in Schleswig-Holstein · As of 2026-08

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Step 1⏱ 2–5 Min

Find sports & leisure activities

The Amt für Sportförderung Kiel (Office for Sports Promotion) is the city's central point of contact for sports, sports facilities and club support. To find a suitable sports club or leisure activity, it's also worth researching local clubs and sports facilities online.

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

⏰ No deadline💰 0 €

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Sports Promotion Office Kiel: central point of contact for sports facilities and sports funding
Local sports clubs usually offer a free trial session
Sports badge: Annual events to participate
Contact the Sports Promotion Office: Tel. 0431 901-1151

Sports Promotion Office↗

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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

Complete all required documents first

ID card(Required)

For identification

SEPA direct debit mandate(Required)

For fee payment

Medical certificate (for some sports)(Optional)

Depending on sport

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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

Sports clubs in Kiel↗

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Step 3⏱ 5–10 Min

Find & take on volunteering

The nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro (Volunteer Office) in the Neues Rathaus helps match volunteers with suitable engagements in Kiel. The state portal 'Engagiert in Schleswig-Holstein' also provides an overview of participating municipalities and opportunities.

⚠️Ask your volunteering organization whether accident and liability insurance covers your volunteer work.

⏰ No deadline💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

ID card(Required)

For identification

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

Free for volunteers

💡 Weitere Tipps

Personal advice at the nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro: Neues Rathaus, Andreas-Gayk-Straße 31
State portal 'Engagiert in Schleswig-Holstein': overview of participating municipalities and volunteering opportunities
Short-term or project-based engagement is also often possible – just ask
Extended certificate of conduct is free for volunteers

Volunteer Office↗

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Engaged in Schleswig-Holstein ↗

Step 4⏱ 2–5 Min

Clarify insurance & liability

Before starting your engagement, clarify with your club or organization what insurance coverage (accident and liability insurance) applies to you. Many clubs and welfare associations take out appropriate insurance for their volunteers.

⚠️Don't automatically assume statutory coverage applies – actively ask your volunteering organization about insurance coverage.

⏰ No deadline💰 Abhängig von Verein/Organisation

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Accident insurance: Ask your club or organization about insurance coverage for volunteer activities
Liability insurance: Protects against third-party claims
Sports clubs: Ask about additional sports insurance through the club
For club board: Check D&O insurance

Info for volunteers↗

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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

Complete all required documents first

Written cancellation(Required)

Letter or email

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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↗

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Step 6⏱ 5–10 Min

Funding & Schleswig-Holstein Volunteer Card

If you volunteer regularly over a longer period, you can apply for the Schleswig-Holstein Volunteer Card (Ehrenamtskarte). Kiel is an official participating municipality. You can find the exact requirements (minimum hours) at ehrenamtskarte.de.

⚠️The Schleswig-Holstein Volunteer Card is an independent state program – the criteria differ from those of other German states.

⏰ No deadline💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

Complete all required documents first

Volunteer Card application(Required)

Via the local point of contact or online

Confirmation of volunteer activity(Required)

From the organization

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Schleswig-Holstein Volunteer Card: Kiel is an official participating municipality
Point of contact: nettekieler Ehrenamtsbüro, Neues Rathaus, Andreas-Gayk-Straße 31
Check ehrenamtskarte.de for the exact requirements (minimum hours)
Volunteer allowance: Up to €840 annually tax-free

Apply for Volunteer Card↗

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Volunteer Office ↗