Get active and show what’s possible. Associations, organisations, companies, initiatives and private individuals throughout Germany will organise activities for Ehrentag. Whether big or small, each and every activity counts! From city festivals and participatory activities to campaigns promoting social interaction to collaborations with local associations and initiatives, each and every idea is welcome.
You can find all of the activities in our Engagement Finder. Get inspired, discover places and ideas, join in and register your own activities. This gives rise to a diverse volunteering movement that brings people together.
Putting together a successful activity step by step
If you have any questions, just ask!
E-Mail: ehrentag@d-s-e-e.de
DSEE hotline: +49 (0) 3981 4569-600
Mon and Weds: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon & 3.00 to 5.00 p.m.
Tues and Thurs: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon & 3.00 to 6.00 p.m.
Fri: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon & 3.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Ideas for activities – be inspired!
Turkish for beginners
Organise a taster language course for your fellow pupils or the neighbourhood.
Concept for a youth centre
Think together about what you would like the centre to offer – and how this can be implemented.
Inclusive sports festival
Whether in sports halls, on sports fields or meadows, everyone loves playing football, jumping on trampolines and riding a pony.
Bring people together with music
Whether a concert for senior citizens or a singalong in many different languages – bring joy to people’s hearts.
Give the park a spring clean
Get a group together and collect litter that has disturbed you for a long time.
A multicultural buffet
Welcome the family newly arrived from abroad and find out about their lives.
Share your talents
Offer people what you’re good at: repairing things, sewing, giving advice, bookkeeping – for free today.
Readathon
Why not read a story aloud in your language at the city library?
Wheelchair rally at the office
Raise awareness of the perspective of wheelchair users with a mini rally and encourage improvements in the process.
Social media consulting
Show a cultural institution or your association how to create attractive content.
Stay informed and connect:
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Community Call #5
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#DSEEinformiert: Aktionsförderprogramm Ehrentag
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#DSEEerklärt Fördermittel: Find ich gut – Orientierung in der Förderlandschaft
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#DSEEerklärt Fördermittel: Ausgeschrieben gute Idee – Antragsfragen erfolgreich formulieren
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#DSEEinformiert: Aktionsförderprogramm Ehrentag
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#DSEEerklärt Hauptamt und Ehrenamt: Hauptsache Ehrenamt – Wie Hauptamt im Verein gelingen kann
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Have you finished planning your activity? Design your advertising material with these smart templates
You have launched a participatory activity for Ehrentag – great! Ensure that as many people as possible know about it!
Download logos and templates and use our advertising configurator to create posters, flyers and social media posts with your individual content using the Ehrentag design free of charge.
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Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date (in German only, we regret to say). Stay up-to-date with our newsletter (in German only). We will provide information about the preparations for Ehrentag and will share ideas and inspiration to be used on the day itself.
to go until Ehrentag on 23 May 2026