Klaus Hinderer: 70 years of life's work for Alfdorf and the region!

Klaus Hinderer: 70 years of life's work for Alfdorf and the region!

Klaus Hinderer will celebrate his 70th birthday on October 23, 2025. In Alfdorf he is best known for his extensive volunteer work. Over the last 70 years he has worked in numerous areas, including as a citizen's mobile initiator and driver, chairman of TSV Alfdorf, chairman of the Rems-Stuttgart handball district, referee and member of the refugee working group. He was also a municipal and district councilor and deputy mayor for many years. His commitment is reflected in his long service with the police, in which he worked for over 44 years, including 14 years as head of public relations in the Waiblingen police department and the Aalen police headquarters. Hinderer describes his experiences as mostly positive, but has also experienced hostility, particularly during the construction of the new multi-purpose hall.

Last year, Hinderer said goodbye to the Free Voters' local council after 25 years. However, he is not retiring abruptly: he will remain active with a planned change of chairmanship of the TSV to younger successors. Aside from his diverse involvement in Alfdorf, Hinderer plans to continue to support the community bus and the hut meeting. Despite retiring as a referee after 55 years, his family also challenges him: he has two grandchildren and emphasizes the challenges that come with it. In his free time this year he went on an e-bike tour from Salzburg to the Adriatic.

Voluntary work as a pillar of the community

Hinderer's life's work is an attested expression of the voluntary commitment that forms a pillar of an active society. Every year on December 5th, “International Volunteer Day” is celebrated to honor the achievements of the many volunteers. In 2025, around 16.9 million people in Germany would do voluntary work, which plays an important role in social cohesion. The participation rate in organized volunteer work was 27.5 percent in 2024, exceeding the rates in Switzerland and Austria.

Voluntary activities are not only limited to sports clubs, fire departments or churches, but also take place in many other social areas. Middle-aged or older adults in particular often get involved, while many young people under the age of 27 use voluntary services, such as the Voluntary Social Year, as a transition between school and work.

For Hinderer, the new phase of life means, above all, wishing for health for himself and his family. His career and ongoing commitment are not only important for his community, but also an inspiration for many to become active in their own neighborhoods.