Slide 1: Volunteerism in Germany: A Shifting Landscape. Slide 2: Slide 2: The Cornerstone of Church Life: Volunteer Engagement. Slide 3: Slide 3: Trend 1: From Long-Term Commitment to Spontaneous Action?. Slide 4: Slide 4: Trend 2: Individualization & Self-Determination in Volunteer Choices. Slide 5: Slide 5: Trend 3: Digital Natives & Online Engagement. Slide 6: Slide 6: Implications for Churches: Recruitment Challenges. Slide 7: Slide 7: Implications: Adapting to New Volunteer Expectations. Slide 8: Slide 8: Strategies: Embracing Flexibility & Project-Based Volunteering. Slide 9: Slide 9: Strategies: Leveraging Digital Tools & Communication. Slide 10: Slide 10: Conclusion: A Future of Flourishing Volunteerism