Volunteer form guides bring light into the jungle of authorities!

Volunteer form guides bring light into the jungle of authorities!

Volunteering is very popular in Salzgitter! On June 24, 2025, eight new training dates will begin for volunteers who would like to receive further training in the topics and forms of the city administration, the Federal Employment Agency and social security. This training series from the “Formularlots/-in” series is not only free, but also designed to be practical. The dedicated helpers, who are mainly active in the Lebenstedt and Bad districts, offer support in sorting documents and understanding what is often referred to as “authority German”. Their focus is on helping people to help themselves, not on legal advice, as the city of Salzgitter emphasizes in its press release. Salzgitter reports that...

The volunteer center in Salzgitter supports this project with great commitment. It receives support from the city, the Salzgitter Community Foundation and the Braunschweigische Sparkassenstiftung. The success of the first series of training shows how important the help of volunteers is for society. The volunteer center invites anyone interested to find out about the help available there. By the way, similar initiatives under the title “Formularlots/-in” also exist in Gifhorn, Verden an der Aller and Bremerhaven, which also provide citizens with a helpful introduction to official issues.

Help and advice for volunteers

But that's not all, because the Volunteer Service Center of the State of Salzburg also offers comprehensive support for volunteers and non-governmental organizations. Its goal is to maintain and promote volunteer work in the state of Salzburg. Here, individuals and small associations can find out about legal, organizational and practical questions. It represents an important pilot function for all matters relating to the state administration. Information on financial aid and networking opportunities are just some of the services that this service point provides. Salzburg explains that…

Anyone who would like to become active in volunteer work as a person or association will find support here in setting up associations, organizing projects and recruiting volunteers. The service center also ensures that anyone interested can find suitable volunteer opportunities. Such services are worth their weight in gold for anyone who wants to get involved in the community.

Individual support from the German Foundation

In addition to the support in Salzburg, there are also offers from the German Foundation for Commitment and Volunteering. Free, individual advice is available here to committed volunteers and volunteers to help them overcome challenges. From fundraising to legal questions – the advice is wide-ranging and also includes topics such as insurance and association law. A phone call or email is all it takes to get the support you need.

At a time when volunteering has become essential for the social fabric of our communities, such offers of help are of great importance. Be it in Salzgitter or Salzburg – the reliable support for volunteers shows that we can achieve a lot together.