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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What makes a community resilient? 🤝 The people who participate. Swipe to know why active citizenship matters. From a stronger local voice to faster crisis response. #KeepitREAL

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🌍 Volunteering has an immense power to connect people and build communities. The new FRIIV State of the Art Report explores barriers faced by female refugees and how volunteering can support inclusion and integrations. Read the report: www.friiv-eu.org #Volunteering #FRIIV #FemaleRefugee

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This week, CEV is in Strasbourg for the 2026 Autumn Session of the Conference of INGOs, celebrating CINGO’s 50th anniversary. On 28 September, CEV joined the IVY2026 thematic committee meeting to discuss next steps until April 2027. #CINGO #IVY2026

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🇵🇹 Last friday CEV Director Gabriella Civico joined the opening of the 1st Maia Volunteer Fair with Alfredo Abreu, Carla Farto and Maia Vice-President Emília Santos. Bringing together 150 organisations, the Fair celebrated volunteering & active citizenship! #EVCapital2026

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📍 Looking back on our first pilot training in Romania Partners from across the REAL project came together to share tools, skills and ideas to build more resilient communities back home. 6 countries. 1 common goal. #KeepitREAL

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🕊️ On the International Day of Peace, we highlight volunteering as a powerful way to build peace. By bringing people together, fostering dialogue, solidarity and mutual understanding, volunteering helps create more peaceful and inclusive communities. #PeaceDay #Volunteering

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What makes communities resilient? 🤝 The people who show up for each other. We're launching REAL's European promotional campaign on community resilience & active citizenship. 6 organisations coming together to make communities across Europe more resilient. Follow along. #KeepitREAL

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On 12 September, CEV Project Assistant Paula Barredo shared Erasmus+ FRIIV research findings at the Women Refugee Committee’s “Women, Stories & Brunch. Connecting, Sharing Stories and Discovering Opportunities”, focusing on barriers faced by female refugees to integration and volunteering.

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today marks the International Day of Democracy. At a time when trust in institutions is being questioned and polarisation is increasing, volunteering remains an everyday way to practice democracy: listening, cooperating, deciding together, and acting for the common good. #DemocracyDay

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📣 The September edition of CEV News is now available! 🟠 Updates from CEV, our members & projects. 👉 Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/e006acc5c5be... 📩 Not subscribed yet? Subscribe here: europeanvolunteercentre.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... See you in October for the next edition!

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🗣️ Today, 4 September, Nina Arwitz (CEO of @volunteerireland.bsky.social) spoke at the EESC expert hearing on "Inclusive Democratic Participation: Promoting Civil Society in Communities" (opinion SOC/873), requested by the Irish Presidency of the EU Council. 🇪🇺 #Volunteering #EESC

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Yesterday our director Gabriella Civico gave the conference "30 years of youth volunteering in Europe: lessons, challenges and a shared horizon" at Palacio Miramar in San Sebastián. Thanks @uik-eus.bsky.social, Batekin, BizkaiaGara, Gizalde and the Basque Government for this opportunity. #IVY2026

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🟠 Today is #InternationalYouthDay! For 30+ years, EU youth programmes have helped young people cross borders, volunteer, learn and build solidarity. CEV celebrates young volunteers across Europe who are making a difference in their communities. 🇪🇺✨ #IYD2026 #IVY2026

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Today at the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the EU in Brussels, Lleida received its #EVCapital2028 Candidate Certificate. It was presented by Gabriella Civico, CEV Director, to Roberto Pino, Councillor for Citizen Participation and Civil Rights. Congrats! #EVCapital #Europe #IVY2026

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Yesterday, CEV co-hosted the ECVER ISTR Side Event with the ISTR #Research on Volunteering Affinity Group at the 17th ISTR Conference in Lisbon. Participants shared valuable input on the SEVR2026 study, helping strengthen research on #Volunteering and its contribution across Europe.

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Yesterday, at the Permanent Representation of Denmark to the EU in Brussels, Odder received its #EVCapital2028 Candidate Certificate. The certificate was presented by Gabriella Civico, CEV Director, to Jesper Diernisse Langsted, Culture Sport and Copyright Attache. #EVCapital #Europe #IVY2026

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Yesterday in Brussels, Pilsen received its European Volunteering Capital 2028 Candidate Certificate. CEV Director Gabriella Civico presented it to Zbyněk Prokop, officially recognising Pilsen's candidacy. Congratulations! #EVCapital #EVCapital2028 #Europe #IVY2026

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

✨ Looking to make volunteering more inclusive? Join the Partnership Building Activity Volunteering Teams as a tool to support inclusion in Finland, 20–24 October 2026. 🤝 For organisations and youth workers. 🗓️ Apply by 9 August. 🔗 More info: www.salto-youth.net/tools/europe... #SALTO

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Yesterday, at the European Parliament, Reggio Emilia received its #EVCapital 2028 Candidate Certificate. The certificate was presented by Gabriella Civico, CEV Director, to Davide Prandi, City Councillor for City Care and Participation. Congratulations! #EVCapital2028 #Europe #IVY2026

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

On 10 and 11 June, the Erasmus+ funded BEAM,partners met for the second in-person meeting in Turin, Italy. Partners discussed the project's progress and next steps. 🫶More about the BEAM project: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/beam

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🌍 On 3 & 17 June, MARVI’s first Communities of Practice brought together practitioners, academics and experts to discuss decolonisation and inclusive volunteering in museums and cultural heritage. 🔜 This autumn, new CoPs will explore practical cases and project findings. Stay tuned! #MARV

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Future of Sport Volunteer Managers? 🌟 Join UVMIS Community of Practice: training & recognition. 📆 8 July, 18:00–19:00 CET | 🔤 English ✅ Start as a pro Volunteer Manager ✅ Training & development ✅ Recognition processes ✅ Strategic partnerships 🔗 forms.gle/pYRKWpQpM91C... #UVMIS #SportVolunteering

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📍The FRIIV Volunteer Managers Network event took place in Rotterdam, bringing together 15 experts in volunteer management and refugee inclusion. Their insights will help shape a training programme for volunteer managers engaging with female refugees. 🔎https://www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/friiv

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

⭐️ #EVCapital 2028 Candidates are Lleida (ES), Odder (DK), Pilsen (CZ), Reggio Emilia (IT). 🏆 The European Volunteering Capital 2028 will be announced in a ceremony on December 1st 2026. ℹ Read the press release www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/ev-capital-2... #EVCapital #EVCapital2028 #IVY2026

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🌍 Explore Study Visits in Maia (1/3) From youth empowerment to inclusion and social support, these Study Visits showcased the power of volunteering in action. 🤝 Organisations featured: Lar de Nazaré Amigos Picudos APPACDM - CACI VNTelha Bué d'Escolhas #Volunteering #CEV #StudyVisits #Maia

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UN Volunteers @unv.org · 02/06/2026

Europe is taking action during the #VolunteerYear 🇪🇺. In Maia 🇵🇹, the 2026 European Volunteering Capital, Europe’s volunteering sector came together to discuss why volunteering matters for democracy, inclusion and stronger communities.

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The third newsletter of the Erasmus+ funded VIEWS project is out now! 🎉 Find out more about how VIEWS is empowering people with disabilities through inclusive sports volunteering across Europe 💙 To read the newsletter: www.views-eu.org/newsletters More about the project: www.views-eu.org

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

INVITATION: 4th UVMIS Community of Practice 📢 Join us on June 19 (14.00-16.00 CET) to discuss practical volunteer management in sports. Learn how to adapt strategies to your organization’s needs. (Language: French) 👉 Register now events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bf025b... #UVMIS #ErasmusPlus #EU

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Today CEV joined #EUYouthWeek at the European Parliament. With European Youth, we hosted “Three Decades of Solidarity – Young Volunteers Shaping a Europe of Values,” marking 30 years of EU-supported volunteering. Thanks to all speakers & participants! 🙏 All in for Change!

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

📅On 15 and 16 April 2026, the partners in our Erasmus+ funded 'Volunteering for Inclusion and Empowerment with Sports’ (VIEWS) project met in Dublin, Ireland for the third transnational partner meeting. 🫶More about the VIEWS project: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/views @St Michael's House

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This week, CEV took part in the 2026 Spring Session of the Conference of INGOs in Strasbourg! 🎉 A special moment, 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of CINGO and the International Year of Volunteering! #IVY2026 Stay tuned for more updates! 🔎 More about CINGOs: www.coe.int/en/web/ingo

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Celebrating past European Volunteering Capitals: Trondheim '23, Trento '24 & Mechelen '25! Could your municipality be the next to lead in civic engagement and inspire Europe? 🌍 🗓️ Deadline: 6 June 2026 🔗 Apply: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/ev-capital-2... #EVCapital2028 #Volunteering

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Today CEV and SPACE project partner HMVCG attended a reception to launch the new World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing Policy and Development in collaboration with the National Academy for Social Prescribing. More about SPACE here: www.space-eu.eu

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Social prescribing is not a complementary service. It represents a shift from disease management to health creation. On #SocialPrescribingDay, let’s celebrate & explore these ideas further. Read the blog written by HMVCG on how social prescribing can transform healthcare➡️https://shorturl.at/Azstd

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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

👥 Today, the Interest Group on Civil Society in the European Parliament met for the second time. Dedicated MEPs and civil society organisations discussed the state of funding for civil society in the next MFF and exchanged on other key policy areas for civil society. #EUCivilSociety #InterestGroup

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Municipalities that apply can: ✨ Strengthen their local volunteering ecosystem ✨ Gain visibility at European level ✨ Exchange knowledge and good practices with other cities ✨ Reinforce partnerships between public authorities and civil society 🔗 www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/ev-capital-2...

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Last week, our group of civil society actors explored Europe through inspiring study visits. 9 people from CSV Marche and 5 people from CSVNet benefited from a journey of learning and exchange thanks to KA1 Erasmus+ grants.

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Today, CEV, in collaboration with Museum aan de Stroom, Fotomuseum Antwerpen and Red Star Line Museum trained volunteer managers on how to foster more inclusive volunteering practices as part of the MARVI Erasmus+ project. Learn more about the project here: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/marvi

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🔵Join the 3rd session of the UVMIS Community of Practice (3/5) to explore how volunteer programmes are designed and managed at one of the world’s largest sporting events. 🔗 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Our session on Volunteering & social economy: Building up Europe’s resilience”, explored how volunteering and social economy are key actors in addressing the EU's major current challenges. IVY2026 act as a catalyst for new partnerships, coordination and a coherent European approach to volunteering.

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Today, our Director Gabriella Civico in her role as President of Civil Society Europe made an intervention in the session “Civil Society Strategy and Platform – What is Next?” part of the #EESC #CiviSocWeek 2026. Civil Society Europe Fundamental Rights Agency @eesc.bsky.social DG JUST

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The EESC Civil Society Week 2026 opened this morning in Brussels and online by @eesc-president.bsky.social and with a presentation from Dr. Katherine Zappone. CEV’s session on Volunteering & Social Economy on Thursday March 5th at JDE62 view it online here: www.eesc.europa.eu/en/agenda/ou...

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The European Volunteering Capital 2028 competition is now open! 🗓️ Deadline: 6 June 2026, 12:00 (noon) CET 🔗 Follow the next link for more information and application details: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/ev-capital-2...

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🟠On 5 March 2026, the Centre for European Volunteering (CEV), will host a high-level session on how volunteering and the social economy strengthens Europe’s resilience. Register before February 25th: www.eesc.europa.eu/en/agenda/ou... #CSW2026 #CivilSociety

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

📢 Today, the MEP Civil Society Manifesto is launched! Developed within the Interest Group on Civil Society in the European Parliament with Civil Society Europe. At CEV, we stand with our partners to promote an enabling environment for civil society and volunteering. civilsocietyinterestgroup.eu

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🌍Europe is moving forward strongly in International Volunteer Year 2026. More and + European countries are developing national plans to strengthen volunteering in 2026. This is a unique opportunity to highlight the impact of volunteering in Europe and strengthen long-term political support.

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🟠 This week CEV attended the Community of Practice event of MARVI @euerasmusplus.bsky.social project. The partnership includes @rsmerasmus.bsky.social , Universidad de Granada, Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, Asociación Volies, Out of the Box Europe. 🔎Find more: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/marvi

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

✨ European Volunteering Capital 2028 Competition is now open! 🗓️ Deadline: 6 June 2026, 12:00 (noon) CET 🔗 Follow the next link for more information and application details: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/ev-capital-2...

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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

📢We are pleased to share that the Liaison Group Newsletter (January 2026) of the EESC includes an editorial by Gabriella Civico, Director of CEV. 🔎Read the full editorial in the Liaison Group Newsletter (January 2026) : www.eesc.europa.eu/en/newslette...

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