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European Year of Volunteering 2011
What’s it all about?
The European Year of Volunteering is both a celebration and a challenge. It is a celebration of the commitment of millions of people in Europe who work in their communities during their free time without being paid – for example in mentoring and befriending in schools, community groups, and sports clubs. The world would be much worse off without volunteers!
The EYV is also a challenge to the three-quarters of the European population who do not do any volunteering. MBF would like to say to them that they can also make a difference through mentoring and befriending. 2011 is the European Year of Volunteering. Many events, exhibitions, live demonstrations and other activities will be taking place throughout Europe during the year.
For further information and to keep up to date please visit the EYV2011 campaign website.
Other national projects taking place in England
The Office for Civil Society (OCS) identified national priorities for the European Year in England which reflected the European Commission’s central objectives as well as the Government’s Big Society Vision.
Volunteering in communities
Themes and partners include:
- March and April – V and Catch 22 are leading on activity on volunteering with Children and Young People
- May and June – Groundwork West Midlands are leading on activity in relation to the Environment
- July and August – Sport theme lead
- September – October – Arts and Business will lead on activity in relation to volunteering in Culture and the Arts
- November and December – Age UK will lead on activity in relation to volunteering in Health and Social Care, with a specific focus on volunteering and active aging.
Development of good practice
Themes and partners include:
- Employer Supported Volunteering – Volunteering England
- Effective Volunteer Management – Volunteer Centre Warrington
- Opening the Door to Volunteering (to traditionally underrepresented groups) – Attend
A summary of each partner’s activity can be found on EY2011 website.
