Ehrenamts-Card Hessen (E-Card)

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  • Performance specification

    Civic engagement is of central importance for the cohesion of our society. Without the participation of its citizens, the state would not be able to solve the social challenges of the present and the future.
    Many people in Hesse are involved in voluntary work, and the opportunities and fields of activity are as varied as the interests and abilities of the people: whether in sport, in the youth or senior citizens' sector, in the fire brigade, in voluntary social services, in the parish, in choirs or art associations, in environmental or animal protection initiatives: voluntary and charitable work by like-minded people is as important as it is irreplaceable for our common good.
    This deserves to be recognised!
    That is why the Hessian state government, together with the administrative districts as well as the independent and special-status cities, has introduced the Volunteer Card as a sign of thanks and appreciation to all those who are committed to society in a special way.

    Holders of the Volunteer Card can take advantage of a wide range of attractive discounts throughout Hesse. These include top-class sporting and cultural events as well as cinemas, museums, adult education courses, swimming pools and other leisure facilities. In addition to permanent discounts, attractive special promotions, competitions and free tickets are also offered from time to time.

  • Requirements

    • more than 5 hours of voluntary work per week
    • Purely voluntary, unpaid activity (e.g. without a lump-sum expense allowance; reimbursement of expenses, such as travel costs, is not harmful).
    • Several voluntary activities can be added together
    • if you do not reside in Hessen but carry out the voluntary activity in Hessen, the responsible regional contact person can issue you with a Ehrenamts-Card.
    • Many districts and cities have established their own supplementary criteria for the award.
    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

  • Which documents are required?

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

  • What are the fees?

    Receiving a Ehrenamts-Card is of course free of charge.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    The Ehrenamts-Card has a limited period of validity. Depending on the issuing district or city, its validity varies between 2 or 3 years. After that, you can of course apply for the Ehrenamts-Card again.

  • Processing time

    Different duration in cities and districts

  • What else should I know?

    • The Ehrenamts-Card is valid throughout Hessen. You can use it to take advantage of all the benefits offered at any location in Hessen. Therefore, if you are a Ehrenamts-Card holder in another Hessian city, look out for possible stickers on the cash registers of institutions and shops. The offer is constantly growing. You can find the latest information on the Ehrenamts-Card Hessen website under the menu item "Benefits".
    • Special campaigns are organised at regular intervals for holders of the Ehrenamts-Card. Often there are free tickets for special events to be won. You can also be informed about these promotions, which are usually held at very short notice, by e-mail.

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Who do I need to contact?

You can apply for the Ehrenamts-Card at the administration of the districts, independent cities or the special state cities. Contact persons who will issue the Ehrenamts-Card to you and answer your questions can be found on the Ehrenamts-Card website.
 

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