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1 European Union: Past and Perspectives Civil Society and Volunteering Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens Dr Sophia Wanche-Politi KMOP, Greece

2 Volunteering – the heart of a shared citizenship Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens

3 The Importance of Volunteering Diversity of European society reflected All can contribute to positive change Social inclusion & Integration facilitated Solutions to societal issues Significant economic factor Innovative partnerships created Lifelong learning opportunities Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens

4 Volunteering in the European Union Embracing key European values: democracy solidarity participation Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens

5 EU policy areas where volunteering key: Life-long learning agenda Policies affecting young people Inter-generational dialogue Active ageing Integration of migrants Intercultural dialogue Civil protection Humanitarian aid and development Sustainable development and environmental protection Human rights Social service delivery Raising employability Bridging the 'digital divide’ Corporate Social Responsibility Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens

6 Added value of volunteering: social capital less need for welfare benefits less crime less need for government service provision increased security good community and European relations Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens

7 Benefits of Volunteering: transnational sharing of ideas and perspectives awareness of mutual rights and responsibilities the fostering of transferable skills the adaptability to work within different environments and cultures Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens

8 European Year 2011: Volunteering European Year 2012: Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens

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