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Sport, Clubs & Volunteering in Würzburg

Join a sports club, found an association, volunteer and use funding opportunities in Würzburg.

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Sport, Clubs & Volunteering in Würzburg

Responsible authority

Würzburg Volunteer Agency (Aktivbüro)

Karmelitenstraße 43, 97070 Würzburg

Bayerische Ehrenamtskarte. Club register: Amtsgericht Würzburg.

✅ Online application: Yes🔓 Appointment: Walk-in possible

Online application ↗

Di 10-13 & 14-16, Mi 14-16, Do 10-13 & 14-16 Uhr. Weitere Termine nach Vereinbarung.

•Kooperationsprojekt mit dem Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Unterfranken
•Gefördert vom Bayerischen Staatsministerium für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales

Official sources: Stadt Würzburg – Aktivbüro/Ehrenamt · As of 2026-08

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Step 1⏱ 2–5 Min

Find a sports club in Würzburg

Würzburg has a vibrant club scene with over 300 sports clubs. Whether football, basketball, tennis, swimming or martial arts – the city sports association Würzburg helps with the search.

💡 Weitere Tipps

Find clubs: blsv.de
City of Würzburg sport: wuerzburg.de/themen/sport-freizeit
Swimming: Freizeit- und Erlebnisbad Dallenberg, Hallenbad Zentralbad

BLSV club search Würzburg↗

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Step 2⏱ 2–5 Min

Found an association

To found a registered association (e.V.) you need at least 7 founding members, articles of association and registration at the Amtsgericht Würzburg. A registered association has legal personality and tax benefits (if charitable).

💰 ca. 75 € (Eintragungsgebühr Amtsgericht) + Notar optional

💡 Weitere Tipps

Amtsgericht Würzburg (register of associations): Ottostraße 5 | Tel. 0931 381-0
Charitable status: apply at Finanzamt Würzburg – saves taxes
BLSV offers template articles of association for sports clubs

Amtsgericht Würzburg↗

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Step 3⏱ 2–5 Min

Volunteering & civic engagement

Würzburg has a strong volunteering culture. The Freiwilligenagentur Würzburg connects volunteers with non-profit organisations. Volunteers benefit from the volunteer flat rate (€840/year tax-free).

💡 Weitere Tipps

Freiwilligenagentur Würzburg: freiwilligenagentur-wuerzburg.de
Volunteer flat rate: up to €840/year tax-free
Trainer flat rate: up to €3,000/year tax-free for sports/youth trainers
Social organisations: Caritas Würzburg, Diakonie Würzburg, AWO Unterfranken, DRK Würzburg

Volunteer agency Würzburg↗

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Step 4⏱ 2–5 Min

Funding & sports facilities in Würzburg

Clubs in Würzburg can apply for grants from the city of Würzburg, the Free State of Bavaria (BLSV) and foundations. Municipal sports facilities can be used by clubs.

💡 Weitere Tipps

Club funding City of Würzburg: Cultural and Sport Department – annual applications
Bavarian sports funding: BLSV grants for sports facilities and youth sport
Sports facility search: wuerzburg.de/themen/sport-freizeit/sportstaetten

Sport & leisure – Würzburg↗

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Step 5⏱ 2–5 Min

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)

💡 Weitere Tipps

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

Collective insurance info↗

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Step 6⏱ 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

💡 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

Cancellation templates↗

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Step 7⏱ 5–10 Min

Funding & Bavarian Volunteer Card

With at least 5 hours of volunteering per week (or 250 hours/year) you can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card. It offers over thousands of discounts across Bavaria statewide.

⚠️The Volunteer Card is also available as an app – apply digitally and use immediately!

⏰ No deadline💰 0 €