You can get the card if you meet the following criteria:

• You volunteer continuously for at least two years for an average of at least five hours a week. Several volunteer activities can be added together
• You are at least 16 years old
• You perform voluntary work for third parties within Wiesbaden
• You do not receive any payments as part of your voluntary work that go beyond an expense allowance for costs incurred (e.g. telephone costs, travel expenses, postage)

If you meet all the criteria listed above, you can apply for a volunteer card.

1. Download the application form or pick up a printout from the mayor's office in the town hall or the local administration offices.
2. Complete the application form in full.
3. Have the application signed by the office where you are active as a volunteer.
4. Once the application has been completed and signed, please send it to the following address:
   Magistrate of the State Capital Wiesbaden
   Citizens' Department of the Lord Mayor
   City Hall
   Schlossplatz 6
   65183 Wiesbaden
5. You will receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail (if specified) or by post. If you do not hear from us within one month, please contact us again.

The volunteer card is valid for three years. At the end of the validity period, you can reapply for the volunteer card. To do this, please complete the application form for the volunteer card again. There is only this application form, not a separate application for a follow-up card.

You receive benefits at participating facilities throughout Hesse. These include cultural and sporting events, museums, cinemas, swimming pools and leisure facilities.

Look for Hesse-wide benefits in the overview of Hesse-wide benefits (opens in a new tab)

You can download a list of benefits in Wiesbaden here:

The volunteer card is valid throughout Hessen. You can find out where you can get benefits from the volunteer card in the overview of benefits throughout Hessen (opens in a new tab).

The card is only valid in conjunction with the presentation of a valid identity card or passport.

Haven't found the answer to your question? Then please contact us by e-mail or telephone. You can also make an appointment at the town hall to ask your question in person.