Volunteer exchange in the city center
Volunteer exchanges have been held regularly in the city center since 2005.
The next volunteer exchange "Volunteer Action Day" will take place on May 9, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mittelstraße in Hilden
The previous "Volunteer Exchange" will be continued under the new title "Volunteering Action Day - Engagement connects Hilden".
With the name change, the existing format will be further developed and sharpened in line with the times.
The aim is to present volunteering in Hilden even more clearly to the outside world and to strengthen the joint presence of all volunteers. The proven concept of personal discussions, information and encounters will be maintained.
The event will continue to take place on Mittelstraße and will be extended to Ellen-Wiederhold-Platz this year. An additional activity area will be created there. This will be open to all participating clubs and organizations - especially if hands-on activities, sporting activities or practical presentations cannot be held on Mittelstraße.
Another new feature is the cooperation with the Hilden City Sports Association (SSV). The SSV brings in additional activities and complements the existing format as a further partner.
An action pass for young visitors will also be introduced. The aim is to facilitate as many conversations as possible at as many stands as possible. If you wish, you can offer a small or large hands-on activity at your stand. Guests will receive a stamp for their participation, which entitles them to take part in the SSV raffle.
The expansion of the offer and the cooperation with the city sports association will also make the area of sport more visible at the Volunteering Day.
We look forward to organizing the Volunteer Action Day for you again this year free of charge.
Registration deadline is now until 08.04.2026.
Here is the information from the last volunteer exchange on May 10, 2025 on Mittelstraße in Hilden
Since last year, the Volunteer Exchange has been planned and organized annually as a popular meeting place for clubs and organizations as well as interested citizens.
The organizer is again the mayor's office of the city of Hilden.
According to the organizers, around 60 ready-to-use pavilions are available free of charge for clubs and organizations active in and for Hilden.
Due to the high demand, it is unfortunately no longer possible to register for an exhibition space until further notice.
Broad spectrum of voluntary commitment
Represented are clubs and associations from different categories, such as:
- Children and youth
- Church
- Culture and customs
- Rescue service and security
- Social
- Sports
Citizens have the opportunity to obtain information without obligation. Some want to know more about the work of the organizations. Others are interested in the various opportunities to get involved themselves. None of these wishes remain unfulfilled here.
The Volunteer Exchange is intended to highlight the importance and diversity of voluntary activities in Hilden. Voluntary commitment is the social network that supports Hilden and that makes Hilden special compared to other cities.
Very few visitors sign a membership contract at this introduction fair. But the conversations have a lasting effect, and once there is time and the desire, many remember the contacts made at the volunteer exchange.