In addition to the historic towns, picturesque villages, charming landscapes and diverse leisure activities, it is above all the people themselves who make our home a livable and lovable spot on earth. Through their ideas and their actions, our district of Görlitz is filled with life. Voluntary commitment - as a private person or in a club - can bring people together, make the living environment more beautiful, preserve traditions, protect the environment, offer the youngest exciting leisure activities and work for an eventful life in old age. All this happens with passion, a high level of personal commitment and a lot of joy.  

There are a large number of clubs with a wide range of social commitment in the priceless country. The spectrum ranges from the fishing club to the circle of writing artists. 41,000 members are organized in 350 clubs under the umbrella of the Oberlausitzer Kreissportbund eV. In addition, there are numerous private actors and local initiatives that are committed to the immediate living environment and fellow human beings. In the district of Görlitz, volunteers can apply for support from the volunteer budget of the Free State of Saxony for their projects.

Anyone who would like to volunteer in the district of Görlitz can find  current offers in very different areas

ehrensache.jetzt From nature conservation to social affairs, crafts, science, sport, culture or democracy - volunteering in the district of Görlitz is diverse. Non-profit organisations, associations and initiatives can publish advertisements here free of charge if they need voluntary support.

Assignment sites and volunteers can connect directly via contact forms. Contact
Henriette Stapf // Coordinator District of Görlitz
Mobile: 0151 - 5488 1936
Email: stapf@buergerstiftung-dresden.de

On December 5, 2024, the International Day of Volunteering, the ceremonial award of the special volunteer award from the Görlitz district took place in the large hall of the riding arena of the Wehrkirch Horka eV riding and driving club. On this special evening, ten outstanding initiatives and associations were honored for their commitment, representing the many people who work on a voluntary basis in the district. District Administrator Dr. In his welcoming speech, Stephan Meyer emphasized the immense importance of volunteering for social life: “Especially in these challenging times, social cohesion and volunteer commitment are indispensable pillars of our society. It is people like you who make the Görlitz district so worth living in.”