Civic engagement and participation

Civic engagement is a cornerstone of democracy. It improves quality of life and creates a feeling of community. This section provides information and support to help you play an active role in your community.

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Apply for a residence permit to participate in the Federal Volunteer Service
If you want to do a Federal Volunteer Service in Germany, you can obtain a residence permit.
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Apply for a temporary exemption for special experimental and technical scientific studies with an amateur radio station
Under certain conditions, you can apply for exemptions for special experimental and technical/scientific studies with an amateur radio station.
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Apply for admission to the amateur radio service
You can apply to the Federal Network Agency for authorization to participate in the amateur radio service.
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Apply for participation in an amateur radio examination
You can apply to the Federal Network Agency to take the amateur radio examination.
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Apply for recognition of a guardianship association
Do you want to run a guardianship association? Then you must have it recognized.
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Apply for the issue of an amateur radio examination certificate or an amateur radio certificate
If you pass the amateur radio examination, you can apply for an amateur radio examination certificate or an amateur radio certificate.
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Applying for a short-term license to participate in the amateur radio service
If you have a foreign amateur radio license and are only staying in Germany for a short time, you can apply to the Federal Network Agency for a short-term license to participate in the amateur radio service.
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Applying for an extension of your residence permit to take part in the European Voluntary Service
If you have a residence permit to participate in a European Voluntary Service for a period of less than one year and would like to continue your voluntary service, you can apply for an extension of your residence permit.
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Applying for an extension of your residence permit to take part in the Federal Volunteer Service
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Applying for recognition of a foreign amateur radio examination certificate or amateur radio authorization
Would you like to obtain an amateur radio license in Germany and already have a foreign amateur radio license or amateur radio examination certificate? Then you can have these recognized by the Federal Network Agency under certain conditions.
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Applying for the allocation or extension of the allocation period of a callsign for a remote-controlled or automatically operating amateur radio station
If you are authorized to participate in the amateur radio service, you can, under certain conditions, be assigned an additional callsign for a remote-controlled or automatically operating amateur radio station.
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Applying for the youth leader card
As a youth leader, you can apply for a so-called youth leader card. This is a nationally standardized ID card for volunteers in youth work and also grants various benefits.
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Appoint volunteer supervisors
A person who is no longer able to manage their own affairs can be assigned a legal guardian by the guardianship court.
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Awards of the country
The state of Rhineland-Palatinate has various award opportunities at its disposal to honour the special achievements of its citizens.
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Citizen participation
Voluntary civic participation gives you the opportunity to participate and help shape political events.
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Citizens' consultation hours
All residents can make use of the citizens' consultation hours of their (Lord) Mayor or your Ländrätin or your district administrator.
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City Board
The city council is composed of the mayor and the aldermen. The mayor chairs the city council. The tasks of the city council include the approval of the setting of the agenda fo...
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Complete federal voluntary service
If you would like to get involved for the common good outside of work and school, you can complete a Federal Volunteer Service. You can do your federal voluntary service in...
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Declare renunciation of amateur radio license or call sign allocations
You can declare your renunciation of your license to participate in the amateur radio service or one of your call sign allocations to the Federal Network Agency.
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Display a change to your personal data
As a radio amateur with an assigned German amateur radio call sign, you must always inform the Federal Network Agency immediately of any changes to your personal data.
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District Media Center
The work of the District Media Centre serves to promote the public educational mission. The District Media Centre takes on the task of providing, advising and lending analogue an...
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Draw up a land use plan
The municipalities decide on the preparation of land use plans as part of their municipal planning sovereignty.
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Elections of aldermen
Here you will find information on the election of aldermen.
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Encourage the installation of traffic signs
Would you like to defuse a road hazard? Then you can suggest the installation of a new traffic sign.
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Establish a foundation
Do you have (private) assets that you would like to use for specific purposes? Then setting up a foundation may be the solution for you.
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Granting time off for youth leaders
If you would like to volunteer in youth work, e.g. for international youth activities or meeting places, you can be released from work.
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Inspect a spatial development plan for the EEZ or the federal territory
You have the right to inspect a spatial development plan for the federal territory and the adjacent areas of the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
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Legal graffiti surfaces
Spraying graffiti on public walls is allowed on approved areas. Your city or municipality will provide you with information about legal graffiti surfaces.
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Memorials
In Rhineland-Palatinate, a large number of state, municipal or private memorials commemorate the victims of Nazi tyranny.
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Participate in the creation of a spatial development plan for the EEZ and the federal territory
They can participate in the preparation or amendment of spatial development plans for the EEZ and for Germany as a whole.
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Problems with offices and institutions
Do you have something to clarify or regulate with a public institution? Then the citizens' advice will help you.
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Proposing the removal of traffic signs
Have you noticed a road sign that you think is superfluous? Then you can suggest its removal.
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Publish the Official Journal
If you want to find out about public announcements by public authorities, you can find them in an official journal.
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Recognize non-profit association
As a recognized non-profit association, you can benefit from tax concessions. You can find out more about this below.
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Register a meeting
Anyone wishing to hold a public assembly in the open air must, in principle, register it with the competent authority 48 hours before it is announced (= invitation of participants or call for participants via various media).
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Report defective traffic signs or traffic lights
Have you noticed a defective or damaged traffic sign on the road? Then you can report it.
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Report newly established amateur radio stations or the permanent relocation of your amateur radio stations
If you are an amateur radio operator with an assigned amateur radio call sign and you set up or permanently relocate your fixed amateur radio stations, you must report this to the Federal Network Agency.
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Requesting the allocation or extension of the allocation period of a club station call sign
If you are authorized to participate in the amateur radio service, you can, under certain conditions, be assigned an additional callsign for the operation of an amateur radio station as a club station.
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Send inquiries to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt
If you have any questions for the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) or comments on its tasks, you are welcome to contact the LBA directly.
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Send Official Journal
If you want to find out about public announcements by public authorities, you can find them in an official journal. You can have this sent to you.
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Service telephone of the Federal Statistical Office
Do you need information on official statistics? Then you can contact the service telephone of the Federal Statistical Office.
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Stumbling blocks
The so-called Brass Stumbling Stones are memorials that commemorate the persecuted and murdered people during the 3rd Reich. They can be found in many cities and towns. Further...
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Urban land-use planning
Urban land-use plans are the land-use plan (preparatory urban land-use plan) and the development plan (binding urban land-use plan). The planning authority for the development...
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Voluntary care of asylum seekers
The voluntary care and support of asylum seekers and refugees can take place, for example, in the following fields of activity: Accompaniment and support in language...
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Voluntary ecological year
Have you completed your compulsory schooling and want to get actively involved in nature conservation and environmental protection in the interests of sustainable development? Then the voluntary ecological year might be something for you.
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Voluntary social year
Have you completed your compulsory schooling and want to try your hand at social, cultural or sporting activities? The voluntary social year might be something for you.
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Volunteer card Rhineland-Palatinate
Above-average volunteer citizens can apply for a nationwide volunteer card. This means that they can take advantage of all the benefits provided by the state, the participating...
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Volunteering
Would you like to volunteer in social, cultural, political, community or sporting activities? Then you can do voluntary work.
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Youth work/ youth education
The task of youth work is to support young people in their development into independent and socially responsible individuals. Youth work also gives young people the opportunity t...
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