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Why would a Spanish 'European volunteer' go to Romania?
2011 was the year of the European volunteer, but it doesn't mean we can't still talk about the role. Has its visibility increased since the economic crisis, due to the lack of opportunities or out of pure altruism? One young Iberian speaks out
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'Generation 112': the civic erasmus programme
The 'euro-militants' of this French initiative feel the need to expand the erasmus student exchange programme, by adding a spirit of civic service
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International Volunteer Day: imagine a world without volunteers
It would be a world without at least 140 million people, the global economy would lose around 400 billion dollars, our GDP would diminish by 3-7% and millions third sector employees would lose their jobs. As the special day approaches on 5 December, we take a beat from John Lennon
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Volunteer day, Europe’s V factor
140 million people, of which 26, 000 young'uns, should be happy as 5 December approaches to remind us of international voluntary service, a non-profit activity worth millions. Volunteer voices from the North Sea and Portugal, simple statistics to John Lennon strains and the polemic surrounding those who actively contribute to a brighter world
