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Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens. European Union: Past and Perspectives Civil Society and Volunteering. Dr Sophia Wanche-Politi KMOP, Greece. Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU –
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Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens European Union: Past and PerspectivesCivil Society and Volunteering Dr Sophia Wanche-PolitiKMOP, Greece
Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens Volunteering – the heart of a sharedcitizenship
Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens The Importance of VolunteeringDiversity of European society reflectedAll can contribute to positive changeSocial inclusion & Integration facilitatedSolutions to societal issues Significant economic factorInnovative partnerships createdLifelong learning opportunities
Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens Volunteering in the European Union Embracing key European values:democracysolidarity participation
Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens 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 Added value of volunteering: social capitalless 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 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 environmentsand cultures
Europe for Citizens programme: DIA-EU Dialogue with EU – The Voices of the European Citizens European Year 2011: Volunteering European Year 2012: Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity