Question 132

Question 154 of 300Politics in a Democracy

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?

  1. Sie arbeiten als Soldaten / Soldatinnen.
  2. Sie arbeiten freiwillig und unbezahlt in Vereinen und Verbänden.
  3. Sie arbeiten in der Bundesregierung.
  4. Sie arbeiten in einem Krankenhaus und verdienen dabei Geld.

Last updated: November 2026

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