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

Einbürgerungstest, question 132 German original

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

  1. Sie arbeiten als Soldatinnen/Soldaten. They work as soldiers.
  2. Sie arbeiten freiwillig und unbezahlt in Vereinen und Verbänden. They work voluntarily and without pay in clubs and associations.
  3. Sie arbeiten in der Bundesregierung. They work in the federal government.
  4. Sie arbeiten in einem Krankenhaus und verdienen dabei Geld. They work in a hospital and earn money doing it.
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Correct answer: Sie arbeiten freiwillig und unbezahlt in Vereinen und Verbänden. They work voluntarily and without pay in clubs and associations.

Why?

Ehrenamtlich means voluntary and unpaid. Such work is called an Ehrenamt, an honorary office, and many people do it in sports clubs, volunteer fire brigades or charities.

Key term: Ehrenamt = honorary office

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