Entry into the sports business: Voluntary services at FC St. Pauli!

Entry into the sports business: Voluntary services at FC St. Pauli!

From August 2026, young people who love sports can look forward to an exciting opportunity at FC St. Pauli: The club offers the chance to complete a Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) or a Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) in the field of sport. Loud fcstpauli.com The period for this voluntary service is from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027.

Those interested have the opportunity to actively participate in sports, train their social skills and gain valuable experience. In addition to supporting the FC St. Pauli-Rabauken, the tasks also include taking the first steps in professional life and gaining coaching experience on the pitch. Insights behind the scenes of a professional club are also offered.

Who can take part?

The requirements for applicants are quite clear. To start the service you should be at least 18 years old and have a class B driving license. Ideally, applicants also have a junior coach or C license. Reliability, enthusiasm and curiosity are also required in the application description.

As a participant, you can look forward to various benefits: This includes pocket money based on the requirements of the federal states, as well as being provided with FCSP clothing and a Germany ticket. There is also the opportunity to acquire a trainer license during the seminar days and benefit from close educational support and training as a trainer.

Why a FSJ or BFD?

In Germany, an FSJ is a voluntary service that is open not only to sporting areas, but also to social, cultural and political areas. How bundes-freiwilligendienst.de explains, this service is aimed primarily at teenagers and young adults who have completed compulsory full-time schooling and are under 27 years old. The aim of this program is to motivate young people to engage in voluntary social engagement and at the same time actively prepare them for a professional future. The volunteers can gain valuable experience in various placements, such as sports clubs.

The legal framework is well regulated. Every volunteer has a legal right to a certificate of participation and they are covered by statutory health and pension insurance during their service. With an FSJ, you are also entitled to vacation of at least 24 days per year and the working hours vary between 35 and 39 hours per week.

The special thing about volunteer service is the feeling of “self-efficacy”. How dsj.de explains, engaged young people experience enormous personal and social development. An integral part of the program are mandatory educational days on which volunteers come together to exchange ideas and further their training.

Anyone who is interested can apply now! All applications should include a letter of motivation, a CV with a photo and your sporting background, including existing licenses. Inquiries should be directed to fwd@rabauken.fcstpauli.com. If you have a good hand, you could soon be part of a team that shares a passion for the sport and at the same time makes an important social contribution.