1. EYV 2011 Alliance : The EYV 2011 Alliance is an open and informal group of European networks active in volunteering www.eyv2011.euwww.eyv2011.eu

2. EYV 2011 Alliance Background International Volunteers’ Day 2007 Representing thousands of organisations and millions of volunteers. Call for European Year of Volunteering 2011. Promotion and implementation of EYV 2011

3. EYV 2011 Alliance Members

4. EYV 2011 Alliance working with partners EC / Pau Education NCBs IYV + 10 Other stakeholders

5. EYV 2011 Alliance Objectives Co-ordinating Civil Society Developing a Policy Agenda for volunteering in Europe. P.A.V.E Mobilising and Capacity Building Dissemination of information

6. Developing P.A.V.E The working groups met 5 times in 2011 and were composed of more than 100 experts. P.A.V.E was presented to the European Commission at the EYV 2011 closing conference in December 2011 in Warsaw, Poland.

7. P.A.V.E Objectives More efficient and effective policy framework To support and promote volunteers, volunteering and volunteer-involving organisations. Ensure a lasting legacy for EYV 2011 by encouraging all stakeholders to address the shortcomings of current policies. Addresses Stakeholder groups according to EYV 2011 objectives

8. For more information and to consult P.A.V.E - Policy Agenda on Volunteering in Europe http://www.eyv2011.eu

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