Many people in Germany do voluntary work in their free time. What does that mean?
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Correct answer to question 132: They work voluntarily and unpaid in clubs and associations.
Explanation
Volunteer work means engaging for others voluntarily and without pay, typically in clubs, associations, churches or the fire brigade. About one in three people aged over 14 in Germany takes part in some form of volunteering.
The question in German, as it appears in the test
Viele Menschen in Deutschland arbeiten in ihrer Freizeit ehrenamtlich. Was bedeutet das?
Last updated: November 2026