Community involvement

progressive, committed, livable

Volunteering and community involvement. Trademarks of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region.

Volunteers work together.

Shout out to clubs and associations

We needs clubs, associations and united forces!

You want to get involved in the community? Then the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region is the right place for you. Here, we all act in concert.

The region stands for an open and committed community. Volunteer work and community involvement stand for liveliness, diversity, participation and democratic values.

Whether it's a foundation, a sports club or a volunteer day - there's always a way to get involved. Where do you see yourself?

You're new to the region, don't know people in your town, street or neighborhood yet? You don't know what kind of volunteer work would suit you? Then take the test here and find a suitable project, a cool group or the right club for you.

Making a difference with

Anpfiff ins Leben

For more than 20 years, our sports clubs in the region have been doing everything they can to provide young people with professional and sustainable support in the areas of sports, school, work and social issues, and to help them develop their personalities. 

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TSG 1899 Hoffenheim player with the logo of the Rhein-Neckar metropolitan region.

Wir schaffen was

Volunteer day

Working hard for the common good? Yes, that's what we like to do here. In 2022, around 5,000 people cleaned, scrubbed, painted, screwed, planted and simply got a lot done for a good cause in 60 cities and with over 300 activities. Will you be part of it?

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Group of volunteers outside in the countryside.

Sports, fun and games

Club life

Around 850,000 people in the region train in amateur and professional sports. You have the choice between just anything here: Football, handball, ice hockey, motorsports, tennis, golf, wrestling, roller skating - indoor, outdoor, anywhere, anytime, just the way you want it. 

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Marathon runners run down the street to the finish.

  • 2700

    clubs

  • 60

    top teams at Bundesliga level

  • 360

    foundations

  • 42 %

    of people here do volunteer work