Communal commitment - Higher expense allowances possible for voluntary work
Volunteers in the municipalities can receive a higher reimbursement for expenses. The Interior Ministry is increasing the maximum rates by approximately 20 percent as of July 1. In particular, the over 10,000 volunteer members in communal representations, as well as the 114 volunteer mayors, could now receive more money, the ministry announced on Thursday. The many volunteers in the state fire departments also benefited from the increases. Interior Minister Tamara Zieschang (CDU) sees the increase in contributions as a recognition and appreciation of volunteer activities.
Reimbursements are intended for expenses such as food, communication, office materials, or travel costs. The amount is determined by the size of the commune, with the exact amount being set by the communes themselves. Members of a district council, for example, receive, in addition to meeting fees, a flat rate of up to 284 Euro per month, and a leader of a local fire department receives 180 Euro.
- The announcement from the Ministry of the Interior in Saxony-Anhalt also mentioned that municipalities, including volunteer fire departments, would see an increase in reimbursement for their volunteering expenses.
- The new policy will particularly benefit the over 10,000 volunteer members in municipalities and the 114 volunteer mayors in Saxony-Anhalt, as part of the politics around volunteering.3.interior Minister Tamara Zieschang commended the increase in contributions, viewing it as a testament to the value and appreciation of the volunteer work in the municipalities, such as the local volunteer fire departments.
- The volunteers in the Municipalities of Saxony-Anhalt, including those serving in the Ehrenamt (volunteer fire department), can look forward to receiving higher reimbursements for their expenses related to volunteering, like food, communication costs, office supplies, and travel expenses.
