Many people in Germany do voluntary work in their free time. What does that mean?

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You work voluntarily and unpaid in clubs and associations.. Volunteering (Ehrenamt) means working voluntarily and without pay for a public cause or an organization like a sports club or social association. This civic engagement is a vital pillar of a functioning democratic society in Germany.

Viele Menschen in Deutschland arbeiten in ihrer Freizeit ehrenamtlich. Was bedeutet das?

Viele Menschen in Deutschland arbeiten in ihrer Freizeit ehrenamtlich. Was bedeutet das?