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Volunteering is given new impetus: measures to strengthen it from 2026!
On December 5, 2025, the federal government will strengthen volunteer work in Dillingen an der Donau with new measures and financial incentives.
Volunteering is given new impetus: measures to strengthen it from 2026!
At a time when volunteer work is valued more than ever, Christoph Schmid, the SPD member of the Bundestag, thanked the active volunteers in the Donau-Ries and Dillingen districts. This recognition is no coincidence, as the Federal Government has given a powerful impetus to support volunteers with the Future Pact for Volunteering. This reports donau-ries-aktuell.de.
One of the notable changes that will come into force from January 1, 2026 is the increase in the trainer allowance from 3,000 to 3,300 euros. The volunteer allowance will also be increased from 840 to 960 euros. Such steps are intended to recognize the tax recognition of the commitment of many people and make voluntary activities in the communities easier.
New coalition agreement with a focus on volunteer work
The new coalition agreement between the governing parties CDU, CSU and SPD also includes clear measures to strengthen volunteer work. The Future Pact for Volunteering is intended to become the backbone of these efforts. The central points are the increase in the flat rate for trainers and the flat rate for volunteer work, as stated by deutsche-stiftung-engagement-und-ehrenamt.de reported. In addition, work is being done to improve the compatibility between family and volunteer work, which should be particularly attractive for young people.
In addition, the role of clubs as places of education is recognized. The plan is to promote further training opportunities for trainers and trainers in order to further increase the quality of volunteer work.
Reducing bureaucracy and data protection
One of the biggest hurdles for volunteer work is often bureaucracy. Comprehensive measures to reduce bureaucratic requirements have been announced here. A law to reduce bureaucracy for clubs should help in this context. Instead of volunteers being discouraged by complicated regulations, their work should be made easier. The plans include, among other things, simplifications in data protection, non-profit law and liability privileges for volunteers.
The aim is to use all the scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in order to minimize risks for volunteer work. Apart from that, non-profit organizations with low income are relieved of certain requirements, which should also increase the attractiveness of volunteer work.
Volunteering is firmly anchored in politics
Another important step is the establishment of a Minister of State for Sport and Volunteering in the Federal Chancellery, who will bring the interests and concerns of volunteers into the political decision-making process. The Bundestag Committee for Sport will also be expanded to include the area of volunteer work, which shows that volunteer work should have a permanent place in government policy and parliamentary work.
In this context, Schmid emphasizes the importance of volunteering for the region and emphasizes that many volunteers can benefit directly from these changes. With all these initiatives it is clear that the government not only cares about the concerns of volunteers, but also gives them a voice in the political arena.