First club mile in Delmenhorst: Commitment to Education, Sport & Culture!

First club mile in Delmenhorst: Commitment to Education, Sport & Culture!

On September 6, 2025, Delmenhorst becomes a meeting point for everyone who is interested in the civic engagement and the diverse work in the city. Under the motto "Make commitment visible - education, sport and culture present together", the city administration invites you to the first club mile in the city center. The aim of this event is to put the valuable work of the local clubs in the spotlight and to inspire people to actively contribute.

All Delmenhorster clubs have the opportunity to participate in this special day. The organizers invite you to build up stands, to design hands -on activities or even to be part of a stage program. "We want citizens to see what a variety of commitment to our city is made," explains Patrik Kolbe, head of the education, sport and culture. Associations that are interested can register by email by July 27th. Kolbe answers questions on the phone number (04221) 99-1140.

A look at the civic engagement

The importance of civic engagement should not be underestimated. According to a report by the Federal Center for Political Education, it is an essential social resource that often consists of voluntary, free and public activities. In Germany, a total of 43.6 % of over 13-year-olds are involved, especially in areas such as sports, culture and social issues. It turns out that the commitment in rural regions and south of Germany is higher than in the north, which may create incentives for future events such as the club mile.

This event coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Delmenhorster community foundation, which was launched on November 8, 2004 by 50 founding tensors. The foundation specializes in promoting a livable Delmenhorst through voluntary and non-profit commitment. Delmenhorster Citizens' Foundation reports that it has already carried out numerous successful projects in the areas of education, health, art and culture. "Everyone can participate in our foundation, because we are a foundation of citizens for citizens," said the message of the community foundation.

The role of the clubs in society

clubs play an important role in civil society, especially in today's individualization and digitization. They promote social cohesion and actively contribute to the development of the common good. In Germany there are now over 400 citizens' foundations that are often in direct contact with such clubs and support volunteer work.

The commitment in clubs not only promotes the community, but also strengthens the personal development of the members. As can be seen from various studies, younger people, especially between 14 and 49, are involved in clubs. This makes it clear that events such as the club mile not only serve to present the work of the clubs, but also create an incentive for new members and interested parties.

In these eventful times, it can be seen that civic engagement is not only vital for survival, but also a sign of the strength of a civil society. We can be excited to see which creative ideas will bring the Delmenhorster clubs to the club mile and how many new faces can be inspired on this day for the common good!