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I want to become a volunteer

I want to become a volunteer

Time is a precious resource for all of us. Using it to apply the skills we have to make an impact, socially, civically or environmentally shows that we care about others. If you too want to become part of the volunteer community, create an account on the EUvolunteer platform and access the opportunities that match your wishes and interests.

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I am an organization that offers volunteer opportunities

I am an organization that offers volunteer opportunities

Do you represent an NGO, public institution or corporation and have a volunteer opportunity available? Then you`re in the right place. The EUvoluntar platform provides a digital space where you can promote your opportunities and reach people who want to volunteer their time and skills for different causes.

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And EU voluntar

The EUvoluntar platform aims to bring together young people who want to get involved in volunteering and organisations that offer volunteering opportunities. 

Anyone can be a volunteer, and volunteering can be very rewarding and a great way to meet new people, learn new skills or use existing ones and even gain experience in certain areas. 

Ultimately, volunteering makes a big difference to the community we are part of. There are many simple actions you can do to help others - from helping an older neighbour shop or socialise, to building hospitals, working with disabled children, restoring and promoting cultural heritage, overseeing the electoral process or helping to protect the environment.

 

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

Winston Churchill

How it works

Volunteer

You can register on the platform at the age of 15, but you cannot start a project until you turn 18 or obtain written consent from a guardian (see Annex 1). Once you complete the simple registration process, you may be selected and invited to attend an interview by an organisation that has a valid opportunity on the platform. Volunteering can make a real difference in your personal life and the lives of others.

Organizations

You can register on the platform to post opportunities and search for the right volunteer for a specific position or activity. Coordination, guidance and training is required for each volunteer when appropriate. The volunteering activity carried out will be regulated according to the Volunteering Act.

Testimonials

I am Elena. For the past few years I have been volunteering online, more specifically, I have been translating for various organizations. In this way, I learned new things about the field in which I translated materials and I understood more about people with disabilities through my work with Amais Association. 

There are many reasons to volunteer. To learn new things. To be more tolerant and open towards vulnerable people. To meet new people. To become more sociable. To practise skills that can be useful in future jobs.

Elena M.

My name is Theodor Buzdugan and I have been a volunteer for more than 5 years. I started in 2017 where I worked at Proedus and helped at various events in Bucharest. 

I am currently an ASSB volunteer - "There is a hero in each of you", having been there for a year, where I provide first aid to people calling the emergency number, 112, until medical staff arrive.

The volunteering experience is great because of the many friendships you can make with different people over time and the information you can gain just by being around doctors and nurses. 

One thing I've learnt from volunteering is that people are different and at the heart of any activity or need is communication, which needs to be easy and effective. 

The main reason why others should try volunteering is related to personal development. The most beneficial thing is when we step out of our comfort zone, expose ourselves to new situations and learn to cope with them successfully.

Theodor Buzdugan
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Resources and useful information

European Solidarity Corps - Strategic instrument proposed by the European Commission as a response to the challenges of the nearly 100 million young people in the European Union.

The European Solidarity Corps offers young Europeans the chance to learn and (re)discover themselves through volunteering and solidarity activities that provide solutions to the challenges facing communities.

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Eurodesk - Support structure for the European Union`s Erasmus+ programme providing high quality information and guidance on Europe for young people and those working with young people

Serviciul de informare Eurodesk oferă acces gratuit la informații europene de interes pentru tineri și lucrători de tineret din 36 de țări europene. 
The European Eurodesk Network updates and manages the information content of the European Commission's European Youth Portal for young people living, learning and working in Europe.  

In Romania, the Eurodesk Service operates within Agenției Naționale pentru Programe Comunitare în Domeniul Educației și Formării Profesionale, agency implementing the Erasmus+ programme, the European Union programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport.

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European Youth Portal

The European Youth Portal provides information at European and national level on opportunities and initiatives of interest to young people living, learning and working in Europe. The European Youth Portal is addressed not only to young people, but also to other stakeholders active in the youth field (youth organisations, youth workers, policy makers, etc.).

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Erasmus+ opportunities for students

Studying abroad is a central part of the Erasmus+ programme and has been shown to have a positive effect on subsequent employment prospects. It is also an opportunity to improve language skills, gain self-confidence and independence and discover a new culture. Erasmus+ also offers the chance to combine studying abroad with an internship or volunteering.

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Youthpass - Recognition tool for non-formal and informal learning in youth projects

This tool is accessible to all participants in Solidarity Corps activities and helps to identify and document the learning outcomes achieved during the project. It allows you to describe what you did and what you learned, including informal or non-formal skills.

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Europass - European tool for education and careers

Europass provides relevant information on how to study and work in different European countries, with links to relevant European and national sources. They can help you find courses, jobs, guidance and support to validate and recognise your qualifications.

Here you can create, store and share your CV in 29 languages. You can download your Europass CV, store it in the Europass Library and share it with employers, EURES or other sites where job vacancies are posted.

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Online Language Support (OLS) - Free online language learning platform designed for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps participants

OLS offers online language assessments and courses. The flexibility of the tool allows you to work at your own pace and tailor your learning experience to your needs. OLS offers you a wide variety of opportunities to improve your language skills. You can take "Massive Open Online Courses" (MOOCs) or benefit from online tutoring sessions with native speakers and other OLS participants. OLS is available in 24 languages.

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SALTO-YOUTH - Network of seven resource centres working in European priority areas in the youth field.

As part of the European Commission's Training Strategy, SALTO-YOUTH provides non-formal learning resources for youth workers and youth leaders and organises training and networking activities to support National Organisations and Agencies (NAs) in the framework of the European Commission's Erasmus+ Youth Programme, the European Solidarity Corps and beyond.

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