@volunteeringcev
The Centre for European Volunteering is the European network of 6️⃣0️⃣ volunteer support centres in Europe. ✨ Strenghtening, Inspiring & Celebrating Volunteering and Solidarity in Europe since 1992. 📍Brussels linktr.ee/cev_eu
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.
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
🔵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...
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.
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.
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Fundamental Rights Agency
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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...
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...
🟠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
📢 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
🌍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.
🟠 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
✨ 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...
📢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...
📘 Guide on Volunteering in Sports Events
Output #6 of the UVMIS project is a practical guide supporting volunteer managers involved in the organisation of sports events.
👉 Read it here: www.uvmis-eu.org/project-resu...
#UVMIS #InclusiveVolunteering #DiversityInSport
Today CEV trained volunteer managers on how to foster more inclusive volunteer practices.
Erasmus + @rsmerasmus.bsky.social , Universidad de Granada, Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, Asociación Volies, Out of the Box Europe, Find more: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/marvi
📘 Guide on Volunteering in Sports Events
Output #5 of the UVMIS project is a practical guide supporting volunteer managers involved in the organisation of sports events.
👉 Read it here: www.uvmis-eu.org/project-resu... #UVMIS #InclusiveVolunteering #DiversityInSport #VolunteerManagement
📘 Guide to Sport Volunteering, Solidarity and European Values
Output #4 of the UVMIS project explores how sport volunteering can strengthen solidarity, shared European values and long-term engagement across Europe.
Access the full guide here: www.uvmis-eu.org/project-resu...
✨ Yesterday, our member organisation, Big Brothers Big Sisters Bulgaria (BBBSB) visited us in Brussels together with four participants from their "Ambassadors of Democracy" Erasmus+ project. It included a presentation of CEV as well as of the participants.
Cancer doesn’t end when treatment does. Recovery is physical, emotional and social.
On World Cancer Day 2026, we invite you to learn more about the SPACE project and reflect on the role of volunteering in supporting cancer rehabilitation.
Contact the project team at rmihaylova@epr.eu to learn +
European Code of Ethics for Sports Volunteer Managers
Output #3 of the UVMIS project is a practical and user-friendly guide designed to support sports volunteer managers.
✨ Access the full guide here: www.uvmis-eu.org/project-resu...
✨On 30 January 2026, @camara_municipal_da_maia #EVCapital2026 held its Opening Ceremony at Fórum da Maia, in Maia (PT). During the event, Gabriella Civico, CEV Director, presented the #EVCapital2026 Flag to Maia’s Mayor, António Silva Tiago.
#EVCapital2026 #volunteering #EVCapital #recognition
✨Today @camara_municipal_da_maia is hosting its #EVCapital2026 Opening Ceremony at Fórum da Maia, in Maia (PT).
The event will be livestreamed, so you can be part of this special moment wherever you are.
Join us; www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9pd...
🔶SLIPstream New Resources:
The Civic Engagement and Learning reflection tool.
👉You can access the platform here: cel-platform.org/login
The Advocacy Actions Report is available too.
👉Click here to read the Report: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/_files/ugd/3...
🌍 Non-profits should be able to operate across borders. 250+ civil society organisations from across Europe are calling on the Commission to allow cross-border collaboration in the EU.
Learn more and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4ko1Tod
#SaveECBA #EUCivilSociety
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
We are pleased to share that our President Lejla Šehić Relić, participated last Saturday 10th in a roundtable discussion on Mental Health and Volunteering, organised by the Agency for Volunteer Service 義務工作發展局 as part of the Hong Kong Volunteer Award Presentation Ceremony cum Forum 2025.
Today, the CEV Board came together online for the final meeting of the year and the first of the new team since elections in October. It was a valuable opportunity to reflect on the past months, review key developments and look ahead to the priorities and challenges of the year to come.
Led by the Centre for European Volunteering, ILIVE brings young people from Europe to explore how sports and teamwork can open doors for people with disabilities.
This final video captures the energy that shaped the project in #evCapital Mechelen.
youtu.be/h_UZ-gAA93c?...
📣 The fourth SLIPS Erasmus+ funded project newsletter is available! Find out more about Service Learning In Primary Schools!
👉 To read the newsletter: www.slips-eu.com/newsletters
👉 More about the project: www.slips-eu.com/about
🎉 The second VIEWS Erasmus+ funded project newsletter is ready! Find out more about our project and how we aim to integrate and empower people with disabilities through sports volunteering.
👉 To read the newsletter: www.views-eu.org/newsletter
Today CEV attended the Research Meeting event of FRIIV @euerasmusplus.bsky.social project. The partnership includes @rsmerasmus.bsky.social , OTB Europe, Platforma Dobrovolnickych Centier a Organizacii & Universytet Im. Adama Mickiewicza W Poznaniu. Find more: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/friiv
