Participate and help shape
If you enjoy meeting new people, being part of a community and helping to make a unique project possible, then you've come to the right place! You should be at least 18 years old and stand up for the basic values of friendship, respect, tolerance, solidarity and responsibility.
Register now as a volunteer and help shape your European Capital of Culture.
What are you looking for?
to the registration form To the application database Download Instructions (in german)
How do you become a volunteer?
1. Registration form
You register using the online form linked on the website. We will then get back to you with the next steps!
2. Introductory event
You will get to know other volunteers and the projects, receive your equipment and learn the basics about the Capital of Culture.
3. Training and further education
In the training program you will receive important further training on the respective project topic, which you will work on during your assignments.
4. Commitment, fun and exchange
You decide for yourself: Our database provides you with an up-to-date overview of all possible assignments. You can also register for assignments there.
How to take part
Depending on your skills and interests, you can take part in various events (sporting events, dance and music projects, exhibitions, conferences, etc.), help guests at the Chemnitz 2025 information stands and take part in promotional activities. Become part of logistics and support teams for artistic events. Show your creative side and help shape your Chemnitz 2025.
There are a number of projects that you can get involved in as part of the Capital of Culture. Volunteers are involved in their organization and implementation, depending on their personal interests and skills. The support of many committed citizens from Chemnitz and the Capital of Culture region is important: they are the ambassadors of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 and make a valuable contribution to the success of this unique project.
You get involved by actively participating in and helping with numerous events. You welcome people from all over Europe and enable them to experience unforgettable moments. Discover what goes on behind the scenes of the Capital of Culture. Become part of the volunteer community and help shape the image of your city in Europe. Get to know new people and new cultures with diverse interests. Contribute your skills and learn new things.help out and have fun!
There are various opportunities to get involved according to your interests and abilities. You can, to name just a few examples:
Take part in a wide variety of events and make them happen: sporting events, dance and music projects, exhibitions, conferences and more
Help guests at the Chemnitz 2025 information stands and take part in promotional activities
Be part of logistics and support teams for artistic events
Report on your Capital of Culture from your perspective
Show your creative side and help shape your Chemnitz 2025
If you become a volunteer, you can take part in free training and further education, receive volunteer equipment, meals during your assignments and much more. As part of the thank you program, you can get to know other cultural capitals, new people and new places. And together you can realize your own small solidarity projects: Yoga in the backyard, early morning sports on the market square or spontaneous concerts in the stairwell - these are just some of the ideas that can be implemented as part of the volunteer program. Do you have an idea? Sign up and make it happen!
