Wildeshausen Engages — EhrenamtLive
Premiere of the volunteer festival Wildeshausen Engages on April 26, 2026 — Clubs, initiatives, and social projects present themselves in the city center
About Wildeshausen Engages
Wildeshausen Engages — EhrenamtLive is one of the new summer projects of Stadtmarketing Wildeshausen. The premiere on Sunday, April 26, 2026, makes voluntary engagement visible: between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., clubs, citizens' initiatives, social projects, and associations will present their work on the market square, Hunte, Westerstraße, and the forecourt of the UZW shopping center.
The format combines information stands with hands-on activities, creating an accessible encounter between citizens and volunteers. The premiere is organized by Stadtmarketing Wildeshausen together with the local volunteer agency mischMIT!. Free admission.
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Making Volunteering Visible
Hundreds of clubs, initiatives, and social projects are active in Wildeshausen and the district of Oldenburg. They sustain club life, organize Schützenfeste (shooting festivals), support youth, seniors, or refugees, act as fire brigades and rescue services, or shape culture and sports. Wildeshausen Engages makes this diversity visible in one day — as a festival, a market of opportunities, and an invitation to get involved yourself.
Four Location Areas in the City Center
The event takes place in four areas of the city center: the central market square as the main stage with welcome and program, the Hunte and Westerstraße as stand streets, and the forecourt of the UZW shopping center as a family zone. The spatial distribution creates a strolling character and avoids concentration on a single point.
Stadtmarketing and mischMIT!
Two organizations are behind EhrenamtLive: Stadtmarketing Wildeshausen, which provides the spatial and communication infrastructure, and the volunteer agency mischMIT!, which has built up the network of active individuals over the years. mischMIT! is the central point of contact between those seeking volunteer opportunities and engagement possibilities in and around Wildeshausen.
Premiere and Outlook
The 2026 event is the first of its kind in Wildeshausen. Similar volunteer festivals in other Lower Saxony cities, some of which have become annual traditions, served as models. Whether Wildeshausen Engages also becomes a regular event depends on the success of the premiere — the organizers are confident that the city center will see a large audience on April 26, 2026.
Wildeshausen Engages — edition 2026
The premiere of Wildeshausen Engages — EhrenamtLive takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Wildeshausen city center. Clubs, citizens' initiatives, and social projects present their work on the market square, Hunte, Westerstraße, and the UZW forecourt.
Free admission. Organizers are Stadtmarketing Wildeshausen and the volunteer agency mischMIT!. The focus is on accessible encounters between citizens and active volunteers.
Market of Opportunities
The event is designed as a market of opportunities: stands present the fields of activity of the participating clubs, and hands-on activities provide a direct impression of the respective work. A broad spectrum is expected, from the shooting club to the volunteer fire brigade, from initiatives for refugees to sports clubs and cultural organizations.
City Center as a Showcase
The use of the central city center underscores the social importance of volunteering — its central location makes it easy to visit the EhrenamtLive stations after a Sunday stroll through town.
Programme Wildeshausen Engages 2026
Schedule April 26, 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- 1:00 PM — Opening on the market square with welcome by Stadtmarketing and mischMIT!
- 1:00 PM–6:00 PM — Stands, hands-on activities, and presentations at the four stations
- Occasional: Stage program on the market square with short presentations of individual initiatives
- 6:00 PM — Festival conclusion
Locations
- Market Square — Main stage, welcome, program
- Hunte and Westerstraße — Club stands
- UZW Forecourt — Family Zone
Participants
Wildeshausen clubs, initiatives, social welfare organizations, church groups, sports clubs, fire departments, and educational institutions are expected. The complete list will be published in April 2026 on wildeshausen.de.
Highlights Wildeshausen Engages 2026
- Premiere of the Wildeshausen volunteer festival
- Four locations in the city center
- Market of opportunities with hands-on activities
- Free admission
Prices Wildeshausen Engages 2026
Free admission. Consumption at the on-site food stands.
Practical information — Wildeshausen Engages
Date 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026 — from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location
Wildeshausen City Center — Market Square, Hunte, Westerstraße, and UZW Forecourt.
Admission
Free admission.
Participate
Clubs and initiatives that wish to present themselves should contact Stadtmarketing Wildeshausen or mischMIT!.
Getting Here
Wildeshausen is located on the A1 motorway (Wildeshauser Geest exit). Train connection via Bremen–Osnabrück. Approximately a 10-minute walk from the train station to the city center.
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