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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.

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✨ 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...
February 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
📢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...
February 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
📘 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
February 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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
February 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
📘 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
February 6, 2026 at 9:56 AM
📘 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...
February 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
✨ 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.
February 5, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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 +
February 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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...
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 AM
✨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
February 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM
✨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...
January 30, 2026 at 12:40 PM
🔶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...
January 29, 2026 at 11:31 AM
🌍 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
January 28, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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.
January 12, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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.
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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?...
What is #ILIVE ? - Final Video
YouTube video by Centre for European Volunteering CEV
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📣 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
December 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🎉 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
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On 5 December 2025 representatives of the volunteering community gathered in Mechelen for the closing ceremony of EVCapital 2025.
Did you miss it? See the photos here and Watch the full ceremony here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1agv...
December 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
On 5 December 2025, Gabriella Civico, CEV Director attended the opening ceremony for the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (#IVY2026) that took place at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York.
More here: trello.com/b/aSn4I6rX/i...
#EveryContributionMatters
#VolunteerYear
December 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
On International Volunteer Day, CEV honours the volunteers, organisations and communities who uphold humanity, solidarity and peace in a world marked by devastating civilian suffering and deep injustice.
Read the full CEV statement here: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/_files/ugd/3...
www.europeanvolunteercentre.org
December 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Recap of the inspiring event on International Volunteering Day at Barcelona’s City Hall, where County Clare was announced as European Volunteer Capital 2027. Excited for the synergies ahead. More info: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/ev-capital-2...
December 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Reposted by Centre for European Volunteering
❓ How does civil society step in to protect democracy?

On December 3rd, we’ll address this and more in our event! With the support of @eu2025dk.bsky.social

#EUCivilSociety #ProtectDemocracy
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Here we have the voices behind the #ILIVE project in Mechelen, volunteers who make inclusion in sport a reality every day.
Take a look to the video in Youtube:
youtu.be/xFWe6gyGoNI

#ILIVE! #EUSolidarityCorps #SportsForAll #Mechelen #InclusionMatters #EVCapital2025 #EVCCC
ILIVE! Volunteers Voices - Mechelen
YouTube video by Centre for European Volunteering CEV
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM