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The Centre for European Volunteering (Centre européen du volontariat, CEV) is the European network of over 60 national, regional and local volunteer centres and volunteer support agencies across Europe. Through our network we work together to promote and support volunteering through advocacy, knowledge sharing and capacity building & training. In this way we reach out to the many thousands of volu

nteers and volunteer organisations who look to volunteer centres a source of support bringing the European dimension to their work. CEV channels the collective priorities and concerns of its member organisations to the institutions of the European Union and the Council of Europe. Together with other European networks active in volunteering we exchange policy, practice and information in order to ensure effective and coherent follow up to European Year of Volunteering 2011 and ensure its legacy through the implementation of the Policy Agenda for Volunteering in Europe (PAVE) and the follow-up "Helping Hands - Hope for Europe" report.

12/08/2026

🟠 Today is !
For more than three decades, European youth programmes have been creating opportunities for young people to cross borders, discover new perspectives, volunteer, learn and make a difference. 🇪🇺✨

From Erasmus in 1987 and Youth for Europe in 1988 to today’s Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps, European programmes have placed learning, mobility, volunteering and solidarity at the heart of the European project.
Over the years, these opportunities have enabled more than 2 million young people to learn, connect and act in solidarity across borders — gaining skills, building friendships and becoming more active citizens in their communities and in Europe.

Today, we celebrate the young people who have taken part in these programmes and the countless organisations, volunteers and communities that have made these experiences possible.

🌍 Because when young people are given the opportunity to get involved, they don't just experience Europe — they help shape it.

👉 Discover the history of EU youth programmes and how three decades of solidarity have helped generations of young Europeans learn, volunteer and make a change: https://youth.europa.eu/go-abroad/volunteering/three-decades-of-solidarity-historical-overview-of-eu-youth-programmes_en

23/07/2026

📣 The CEV News July edition is now available! ❗

🟠 Inside you’ll find updates from the European Volunteering Capitals, CEV and its members, and Volunteering news at the EU level ⬇️

Find the July edition here (https://mailchi.mp/68f4e272d14c/cev-newsletter-july-2026-17473579) , and subscribe to the CEV news here (https://europeanvolunteercentre.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe)

Next Edition is in September 2026.

16/07/2026

Today, at the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the European Union in Brussels, Lleida received the European Volunteering Capital 2028 Candidate Certificate.

The certificate was presented by Gabriella Civico, Director of CEV, to Roberto Pino, Councillor for Citizen Participation and Civil Rights.
The ceremony was also attended by Cristina Saiz, Head of the Citizen Participation Service of Lleida City Council, and Maria Rodríguez, Deputy Delegate of the Government of Catalonia to the European Union.

Congratulations to Lleida on this important milestone. We look forward to following the next stages of the European Volunteering Capital 2028 competition.

La Paeria - Ajuntament de Lleida
Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the EU

15/07/2026

Yesterday, CEV co-hosted, together with the ISTR Research on Volunteering Affinity Group, the European Coalition for Evidence and Research (ECVER) ISTR Side Event.

This was a great opportunity for the ECVER community to check on the progress of SEVR2026 and to give their input on this process’ methodology, sustainability and preliminary results.

The meeting took place in Lisbon, Portugal, in the context of the 17th ISTR Conference.

SEVR2026 is the study funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation being conducted by CEV in collaboration with the Portuguese member organisation CPV, that aims to highlight the contribution of volunteering.The report will contribute to a more comprehensive and complete understanding of volunteering in Europe.

10/07/2026

Yesterday, at the Permanent Representation of Denmark to the European Union in Brussels, Odder received the European Volunteering Capital 2028 Candidate Certificate.

The certificate was presented by Gabriella Civico, Director of CEV, to Jesper Diernisse Langsted, Culture Sport and Copyright Attache.

Congratulations to Odder on this important milestone.

We look forward to following the next stages of the European Volunteering Capital 2028 competition.

Odder Kommune
Central Denmark EU Office
Hosea.dutschke
Lone Jakobi
Jesper Diernisse Langsted
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08/07/2026

✨Join the TEAM IV training!

Following the successful piloting phase, we are pleased to announce that the final version of the TEAM IV training, part of the Erasmus+ funded project Training European Active Members for Inclusive Volunteering, is available!

This training is designed to prepare mentors and strengthen their skills to support people with disabilities in their wish to become volunteers and/or accompany them throughout their volunteering experiences, thereby contributing to more inclusive and accessible participation.

📌 It is a completely free, online and self-paced training, which you can complete at your own pace.

The platform includes an interactive forum, where mentors and mentees can share experiences, exchange good practices and connect with one another.

👉 Access the training via the project website: https://teamiv.org/
If you work in the field of volunteering, inclusion or disability, or know someone who might be interested, enroll and share this post!

📩 For more information, you can also contact CEV - Centre for European Volunteering or Confederation of European Senior Expert Services

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07/07/2026

Yesterday, at the Pilsen Region European Office in Brussels Pilsen received the European Volunteering Capital 2028 Candidate Certificate.

The certificate was presented by Gabriella Civico, Director of CEV, to Zbyněk Prokop, Office Director.

Congratulations to Pilsen on this important milestone. We look forward to following the next stages of the European Volunteering Capital 2028 competition.

Plzen.eu
Mezigenerační a dobrovolnické centrum TOTEM, z.s.
Regionální dobrovolnické centrum Plzeňského kraje
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03/07/2026

✨🌍Partnership-building Activity: Volunteering Teams as a Tool to Support Inclusion

📍 5–9 October 2026 | Metsäkartano Youth Centre, Finland 🇫🇮

🤝💬Join us in Finland to connect with other volunteering organisations and youth workers , learn how to design and run inclusive volunteering team projects , and discover practical approaches to creating meaningful opportunities for young people with diverse backgrounds and needs.

🚀This is a great chance to exchange experiences , build trusted partnerships , and gather inspiration for your future European Solidarity Corps volunteering team projects .

📌 Apply by 9 August 2026 🗓️

🔗 More info: https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/volunteering-teams-as-a-tool-to-support-inclusion.14954/

SALTO European Solidarity Corps
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02/07/2026

Yesterday, at the European Parliament in Brussels, Reggio Emilia officially received its European Volunteering Capital 2028 Candidate Certificate.

The certificate was presented by Gabriella Civico, Director of CEV, to Davide Prandi, City Councillor of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia with responsibility for City Care and Participation.

The presentation was part of an event hosted by MEP Annalisa Corrado that also included contributions from Lucia Piacentini, President of CSV Emilia, Sabrina Rosati, Director of Fondazione E35, and Alessio Mammi, Deputy President of the Emilia-Romagna Region and Member of the European Committee of the Regions. Members of the European Parliament Stefano Bonaccini, Alessandro Zan and Alessandra Moretti also shared their understanding of the importance of volunteering and civic participation in building stronger and more inclusive, democratic and resilient communities across Europe.

Congratulations to Reggio Emilia on this important milestone. We look forward to following the next stages of the European Volunteering Capital 2028 competition.

Comune di Reggio Emilia
CSV Emilia - Sede di Reggio Emilia
Fondazione E35
Regione Emilia-Romagna Bruxelles

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23/06/2026

Want to learn more about volunteering through Social Prescribing? 🌟

Join us for the first SPACE Community of Practice session “Social Prescribing and Civic Engagement: Introduction to the SPACE Programme”, hosted by project partner Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group

📆Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
🕑Time: 11:00 to 12:00 (CEST)
🔤Language: English

In the session, you will discover the latest SPACE Erasmus+ project updates, developments and results, and connect with other medical professionals, community/urban gardens, volunteer organisations, volunteers, and people recovering from Cancer.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCmf622EshX5bOu2vBD6imLJ5VxlkdRDr_dMKCErLXrY2Vig/viewform

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