Thousands of people in Saxony are benefiting from discounts in recognition of their volunteer work. The Ministry of Social Affairs reported in response to a dpa inquiry that the Volunteer Card, now in its sixth edition, has been issued to approximately 25,000 volunteers in Saxony to date. With the card—which has also been available as an app since February—they can receive discounts from more than 240 providers; according to the information provided, these discounts typically range from 10 to 50 percent.
These include museums such as the Dresden State Art Collections and the Archaeological Museum in Chemnitz, theaters such as the Eduard-von-Winterstein Theater in Annaberg-Buchholz and the Landesbühnen Sachsen, as well as many outdoor swimming pools and several stores. Going forward, additional providers from the hotel and restaurant sectors are expected to join the program. The Hotel and Restaurant Association plans to announce further details this Friday.
