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09. October 2026
Honorary office09. October 2026

The town of Bocholt awards volunteer cards to deserving residents

A strong commitment to the community: Volunteer cards presented in St Josef

The town of Bocholt has now awarded the Bocholt Volunteer Card to a total of 46 dedicated residents. At the parish hall of St Josef's parish, eight people were also presented with the lifetime Anniversary Volunteer Card in recognition of their service spanning at least 25 years. Mayor Christian Mangen paid tribute to the volunteers' indispensable contribution to social cohesion.

29. September 2026
Honorary office29. September 2026

A large, vibrant community of volunteers: The 2026 Voluntary Organisations Fair

On 27 September 2026, during the Bokeltsen Treff shopping event, the large clubs and societies fair took place in the Bocholt Shopping Arcades and the neighbouring Neutorplatz - for the second time overall. Joachim Freund from the editorial team at the Bocholt Volunteer Agency looks back on the event.

Bocholt - On 27 September 2026, during the Bokeltsen Treff shopping event, the large clubs and societies fair took place in the Bocholt Shopping Arcades and the neighbouring Neutorplatz - for the second time overall. Joachim Freund from the editorial team at the Bocholt Volunteer Agency looks back on the event.

Honorary office29. September 2026

Extended opening hours at the Volunteer Agency

New opening hours from October // The Volunteer Agency is open on Thursdays until 6.30 pm

The Volunteer Agency will be extending its opening hours from 1 October 2026. In future, it will be open on Thursdays from 2.00 pm to 6.30 pm. This is intended, in particular, to give working people more opportunities to find out about volunteering in Bocholt.

Honorary office29. September 2026

Referee wanted for Bocholt South-West

Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026 // Voluntary work // Residence within the arbitration district is required

The town of Bocholt is seeking an arbitrator for the South-West arbitration district. Interested members of the public may apply to the town council by Friday, 16 October 2026.

22. September 2026
Honorary office22. September 2026

Around 70 clubs will be showcasing themselves at the second Bocholt Club Fair on Sunday

A varied programme and great dedication

On Sunday 27 September, the Bocholt Shopping Arcades and the adjacent Neutorplatz will be transformed into a vibrant showcase for local voluntary work. A total of 68 clubs and organisations will be presenting their work and a range of hands-on activities at the second Bocholt Clubs Fair. A varied programme of events, along with activities for children and adults, will round off the day's festivities.

10. September 2026
Honorary office10. September 2026

Training for voluntary legal guardians, authorised representatives and anyone interested

Free event on social security benefits // 16 September 2026 at 6.30 pm // Registration required

As part of the training programme "Well Trained - Well Represented", a free training session for volunteer legal guardians, authorised representatives and anyone interested will take place on 16 September 2026.

12. August 2026
Honorary office12. August 2026

Bocholt Club Fair: High demand for stand spaces

Fair on Sunday, 27 September // 72 stalls for clubs

Preparations for this year's clubs' fair in September are entering their final phase: 65 out of 72 stand spaces have already been allocated, meaning the majority of spaces are now booked. Clubs and organisations wishing to showcase themselves can still register for the few remaining spaces.

03. July 2026
Honorary office03. July 2026

New course programme from the Bocholt Volunteer Academy published for the second half of 2026

Eight free workshops and training courses for volunteers and full-time staff

The Bocholt Volunteer Academy has published its new training programme for the second half of 2026. From now on, interested citizens involved in voluntary work, as well as full-time coordination staff, can register for a total of eight free training courses and workshops. The new programme is available online on the Volunteer Agency's website and is specifically designed to support local civic engagement.

30. June 2026
Honorary office30. June 2026

Bocholt Local Heritage Award 2026: 5,000 euros for local voluntary work

Application deadline: 11 September 2026 // Winners to be selected by a panel of experts by the end of the year // Focus on innovative voluntary work

The town of Bocholt is now inviting applications for the 2026 Heimatpreis. Local associations, initiatives and projects can apply for the prize money, which totals 5,000 euros. Through this initiative, the state recognises the diverse range of voluntary work carried out locally.

29. June 2026
Honorary office29. June 2026

The 'Engagierte Stadt Bocholt' network is developing shared visions for the future

21 dedicated individuals from clubs, organisations and the local authority are working to further develop voluntary work

Under the title "Netzwerk Engagierte Stadt - Quo vadis?", a total of 21 representatives from Bocholt's associations, organisations and the local council gathered at the LernWerk on 23 June 2026. The full-day workshop took place as part of a process support initiative by the Federal Network for Engaged Cities and was facilitated by an external consultant.