1. Activation of Youth through Volunteering By Angela Gjekanovikj

3. The Dilemma Why would I volunteer? Why would I work for free, when I can earn money while working?

4. Reasons for Volunteering Giving back to the community Learning a new language Experiencing new culture Meeting new people / Networking Applying education in practice Boosting your CV Making a difference in the society

5. Benefits New Experience Recognition

6. More Benefits... New skills Explore career opportunities Looks good on applications for college/masters It is fun !

7. Habitat for Humanity

8. YES Alumni Projects

9. Ways and Organisations Red Cross Local NGOs Erasmus + EVS

10. Possible Strategy Exchange of information Ways of recognition Ways of keeping records of volunteer experience Implementation of volunteerism in early education

11. Thank you for your attention !