News and events
> The first European Commission document on volunteering published - On 20 September the European Commission adopted a communication on recognising and promoting cross- border voluntary activities in the EU.
>Youth Convention on Volunteering begins today! From 7 to 11 September the European Parliament will host the Youth convention on volunteering as part of the 2011 European Year of volunteering.
>How to manage volunteers in your organisation? Fundación Luis Vives gives you the answer! On the occasion of the European Year of Voluntary Activities, Fundación Luis Vives has issued some guidelines to help NGOs to deal with volunteers in an effective way.
> International conference on corporate volunteering in Ukraine - On 13 - 14 October 2011 an International Conference on Corporate Volunteering will be hosted in Ukraine.
> Fundación Luis Vives encourages active citizenship - Fundación Luis Vives strengths its commitment in promoting active citizenship, launching a new webpage dedicated to citizen participation.
> Who wants to volunteer? - A recent survey in the UK suggests that one in three people have no interest in taking part in charitable activities. How can these people be reached?
> International Year of Volunteers and European Year of Volunteers working together> Volunteering Across Europe – Country Reports on-line. Country reports of the research on volunteering in the European Union gathers the available data on the third sector, its definitions and values
> Foundations share their practices in the field of volunteering Read more
> Are you active in the area of volunteering? Tell us about your work!
> CEV formulates five key guiding principles in order to avoid the abuse of volunteering Read more
> European Year of Volunteering 2011 gets go-ahead. Do not miss the opportunity to get involved!
> EFC gets ready for the 2011 European Year of voluntary activities promoting active citizenship. 
Do you want to get involved?
> Have your say on citizens' rights at EU level Read more
> About the European Year of Volunteering Read more
Where to obtain further information?
> Check the dedicated 2011 European Year website
> Check the website of the 2011 European Year Alliance
> Contact EFC secretariat at eu@efc.be