Volunteer programme
Volunteers are the ambassadors of Chemnitz 2025. With their voluntary work, they support the preparations and play an active role in shaping the Capital of Culture year. Help is needed in many different areas: at events, in organizational matters, at information stands, in looking after guests or in logistics. Working in the volunteer team is a unique opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the European Capital of Culture and to welcome people from all over Europe!
Dirk Zinner
Head of Volunteer Programme
Michelle May
Volunteer Programme Coordinator for the training programme
Anton Schneider
Volunteer Programme Coordinator for International Volunteering
Carsten Richter
Volunteer Programme Coordinator for the cultural region and FSJ/ESC programme
Delfina Zdebel
asstistance Volunteer Programme
via e-mail volunteer@chemnitz2025.de
Open consultation hours: every Friday from 2 pm - 4 pm in our office at the Schmidtbank-Passage (Hartmannstraße 5, 09111 Chemnitz)
Already registered? To the application database
Participate and help shape
Thank you very much for your great willingness to participate in the volunteers programme. We are overwhelmed by the volunteer commitment and the impressive motivation to actively help shape the Capital of Culture year in a large, colourful community. The registration phase for people from the city of Chemnitz is now closed. From now on, we will concentrate fully on the joint implementation of the Capital of Culture programme. However, if you are from the Ore Mountains or the Capital of Culture region, you are still welcome to take part. Please send a short message to volunteer@chemnitz2025.de.
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.
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.
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!
