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| 21.10.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 285/156 |
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21.10.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 285/156

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Thursday 26 November 2009European Year of Volunteering (2011) *

P7_TA(2009)0094

European Parliament legislative resolution of 26 November 2009 on the proposal for a Council decision on the European Year of Volunteering (2011) (COM(2009)0254 – C7-0054/2009 – 2009/0072(CNS))

2010/C 285 E/35

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

The European Parliament

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2009)0254),

having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0054/2009),

having regard to Rule 55 of its Rules of Procedure,

having regard to the report of the Committee on Culture and Education and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs and the Committee on Regional Development (A7-0077/2009),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Considers that the indicative amount indicated in the legislative proposal must be compatible with the ceilings of sub-heading 3b of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2007-2013 and points out that the annual amount will be decided by the Budgetary Authority within the annual budgetary procedure; |
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2.

Considers that the indicative amount indicated in the legislative proposal must be compatible with the ceilings of sub-heading 3b of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2007-2013 and points out that the annual amount will be decided by the Budgetary Authority within the annual budgetary procedure;

| 3. | Stresses that the funding of new activities should not jeopardise existing programmes or any other initiatives; |
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3.

Stresses that the funding of new activities should not jeopardise existing programmes or any other initiatives;

| 4. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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4.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 5. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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5.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 6. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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6.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENT |
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| Amendment 1 |
| Proposal for a decision


  Recital -1 (new) |
| | (-1) | The Treaty establishes citizenship of the Union, which complements national citizenship of the Member States and is an important element in strengthening and safeguarding the process of European integration. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENT

Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital -1 (new)

Recital -1 (new)

(-1)

(-1)

The Treaty establishes citizenship of the Union, which complements national citizenship of the Member States and is an important element in strengthening and safeguarding the process of European integration.

The Treaty establishes citizenship of the Union, which complements national citizenship of the Member States and is an important element in strengthening and safeguarding the process of European integration.

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital - 1 a (new)

Recital - 1 a (new)

| (-1a) | Encouraging active citizenship is a key element in strengthening cohesion and the development of democracy and Europe's role in the world. |
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(-1a)

(-1a)

Encouraging active citizenship is a key element in strengthening cohesion and the development of democracy and Europe's role in the world.

Encouraging active citizenship is a key element in strengthening cohesion and the development of democracy and Europe's role in the world.

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital -1 b (new)

Recital -1 b (new)

| (-1b) | The ‘European Year of Voluntary Activities promoting active citizenship’ will emphasise that volunteering is a key expression of active citizenship and democracy, putting European values such as solidarity and non-discrimination into action and as such contributing to the harmonious development of European societies. |
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(-1b)

(-1b)

The ‘European Year of Voluntary Activities promoting active citizenship’ will emphasise that volunteering is a key expression of active citizenship and democracy, putting European values such as solidarity and non-discrimination into action and as such contributing to the harmonious development of European societies.

The ‘European Year of Voluntary Activities promoting active citizenship’ will emphasise that volunteering is a key expression of active citizenship and democracy, putting European values such as solidarity and non-discrimination into action and as such contributing to the harmonious development of European societies.

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 1

Recital 1

| (1) | The Community and the Member States aim to promote the development of human resources with a view to a high level of employment and combating social exclusion. |
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(1)

The Community and the Member States aim to promote the development of human resources with a view to a high level of employment and combating social exclusion.

| (1) | The Community and the Member States aim to promote the development of human resources with a view to a high level of employment and combating social exclusion
  by adopting measures aimed at improving knowledge, developing exchanges of information and of best practices, promoting innovative approaches and evaluating experiences
  . |
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(1)

The Community and the Member States aim to promote the development of human resources with a view to a high level of employment and combating social exclusion
  by adopting measures aimed at improving knowledge, developing exchanges of information and of best practices, promoting innovative approaches and evaluating experiences
  .

by adopting measures aimed at improving knowledge, developing exchanges of information and of best practices, promoting innovative approaches and evaluating experiences

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 3

Recital 3

| (3) | Volunteering constitutes
  a non-formal learning experience which
  enables both
  the development of professional skills and competences
  as well as
  a major form of active civic participation. Actions carried out by volunteers of all ages are crucial to the development of democracy, one of the founding principles of the European Union, and contribute to the development of
  human resources and to the
  social
  cohesion
  . |
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(3)

Volunteering constitutes
  a non-formal learning experience which
  enables both
  the development of professional skills and competences
  as well as
  a major form of active civic participation. Actions carried out by volunteers of all ages are crucial to the development of democracy, one of the founding principles of the European Union, and contribute to the development of
  human resources and to the
  social
  cohesion
  .

Volunteering constitutes

enables both

as well as

human resources and to the

cohesion

| (3) | Voluntary activities constitute
  a
  rich
  non-formal learning experience which
  enable
  the development of professional
  and social
  skills and competences
  , contribute to solidarity and constitute
  a major form of active civic participation.
  Volunteering promotes and encourages partnership and active citizenship, which puts European values such as solidarity and non-discrimination into action.
  Actions carried out by volunteers of all ages are crucial to the development of democracy
  and in particular participative democracy
  , one of the founding principles of the European Union, and
  to the promotion of human rights within and outside the European Union
  .
  Voluntary activities have the potential to
  contribute to
  the personal growth and well-being of individuals and
  the
  harmonious
  development of
  European societies in terms of solidarity,
  social
  inclusion and prosperity
  .
  Volunteering and voluntary activities should not, however, be a substitute for paid work, although the expenses of volunteers should be adequately reimbursed. |
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(3)

Voluntary activities constitute
  a
  rich
  non-formal learning experience which
  enable
  the development of professional
  and social
  skills and competences
  , contribute to solidarity and constitute
  a major form of active civic participation.
  Volunteering promotes and encourages partnership and active citizenship, which puts European values such as solidarity and non-discrimination into action.
  Actions carried out by volunteers of all ages are crucial to the development of democracy
  and in particular participative democracy
  , one of the founding principles of the European Union, and
  to the promotion of human rights within and outside the European Union
  .
  Voluntary activities have the potential to
  contribute to
  the personal growth and well-being of individuals and
  the
  harmonious
  development of
  European societies in terms of solidarity,
  social
  inclusion and prosperity
  .
  Volunteering and voluntary activities should not, however, be a substitute for paid work, although the expenses of volunteers should be adequately reimbursed.

Voluntary activities constitute

rich

enable

and social

, contribute to solidarity and constitute

Volunteering promotes and encourages partnership and active citizenship, which puts European values such as solidarity and non-discrimination into action.

and in particular participative democracy

to the promotion of human rights within and outside the European Union

Voluntary activities have the potential to

the personal growth and well-being of individuals and

harmonious

European societies in terms of solidarity,

inclusion and prosperity

Volunteering and voluntary activities should not, however, be a substitute for paid work, although the expenses of volunteers should be adequately reimbursed.

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 3 a (new)

Recital 3 a (new)

| (3a) | The term ‘voluntary activities’ refers to all forms of voluntary activity, whether formal, non-formal, informal and vocational training, which are undertaken of a person's own free will, choice and motivation, and are without concern for financial gain. They benefit the individual volunteer, communities and society as a whole. They are also a vehicle for individuals and associations to address human, social or environmental needs and concerns, especially when they are faced with emergency situations that can involve society as a whole. Such activities are often carried out in support of a non-profit organisation or community-based initiative. Voluntary activities do not replace professional, paid employment opportunities, but add value to society by virtue of their social and cultural aims. |
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(3a)

(3a)

The term ‘voluntary activities’ refers to all forms of voluntary activity, whether formal, non-formal, informal and vocational training, which are undertaken of a person's own free will, choice and motivation, and are without concern for financial gain. They benefit the individual volunteer, communities and society as a whole. They are also a vehicle for individuals and associations to address human, social or environmental needs and concerns, especially when they are faced with emergency situations that can involve society as a whole. Such activities are often carried out in support of a non-profit organisation or community-based initiative. Voluntary activities do not replace professional, paid employment opportunities, but add value to society by virtue of their social and cultural aims.

The term ‘voluntary activities’ refers to all forms of voluntary activity, whether formal, non-formal, informal and vocational training, which are undertaken of a person's own free will, choice and motivation, and are without concern for financial gain. They benefit the individual volunteer, communities and society as a whole. They are also a vehicle for individuals and associations to address human, social or environmental needs and concerns, especially when they are faced with emergency situations that can involve society as a whole. Such activities are often carried out in support of a non-profit organisation or community-based initiative. Voluntary activities do not replace professional, paid employment opportunities, but add value to society by virtue of their social and cultural aims.

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 4

Recital 4

| (4) | In fast-changing societies there is a need to ensure
  the effectiveness of volunteer-supporting infrastructure
  to allow more people to engage in
  voluntary activities
  . It is therefore important to support peer-learning and the exchange of good practices at Community level. |
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(4)

In fast-changing societies there is a need to ensure
  the effectiveness of volunteer-supporting infrastructure
  to allow more people to engage in
  voluntary activities
  . It is therefore important to support peer-learning and the exchange of good practices at Community level.

the effectiveness of volunteer-supporting infrastructure

voluntary activities

| (4) | In fast-changing societies there is a need to ensure
  effective support and to implement measures for voluntary activities
  to allow more people to engage in
  them
  . It is therefore important to support peer-learning and the exchange
  and development
  of good practices at Community
  , national, regional and local
  level
  , inter alia by setting up efficient systems of cooperation and networking between volunteer organisations, and especially through the establishment of a web portal
  . |
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(4)

In fast-changing societies there is a need to ensure
  effective support and to implement measures for voluntary activities
  to allow more people to engage in
  them
  . It is therefore important to support peer-learning and the exchange
  and development
  of good practices at Community
  , national, regional and local
  level
  , inter alia by setting up efficient systems of cooperation and networking between volunteer organisations, and especially through the establishment of a web portal
  .

effective support and to implement measures for voluntary activities

them

and development

, national, regional and local

, inter alia by setting up efficient systems of cooperation and networking between volunteer organisations, and especially through the establishment of a web portal

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 5

Recital 5

| (5) | The 1997 Intergovernmental Conference adopted Declaration 38 on volunteering, which was attached to the final act of the Treaty of Amsterdam and recognised the important contribution made by voluntary service activities to developing social solidarity. |
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(5)

The 1997 Intergovernmental Conference adopted Declaration 38 on volunteering, which was attached to the final act of the Treaty of Amsterdam and recognised the important contribution made by voluntary service activities to developing social solidarity.

| (5) | The 1997 Intergovernmental Conference adopted Declaration 38 on volunteering, which was attached to the final act of the Treaty of Amsterdam and recognised the important contribution made by voluntary service activities to developing social solidarity
  and promoting intergenerational volunteering
  . |
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(5)

The 1997 Intergovernmental Conference adopted Declaration 38 on volunteering, which was attached to the final act of the Treaty of Amsterdam and recognised the important contribution made by voluntary service activities to developing social solidarity
  and promoting intergenerational volunteering
  .

and promoting intergenerational volunteering

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 12

Recital 12

| (12) | Volunteering is
  targeted by several community programmes that focus on mobility in
  volunteering
  , such as the European Voluntary Service of the Youth in Action programme, the Life Long Learning programme and the Europe for Citizens programme. |
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(12)

Volunteering is
  targeted by several community programmes that focus on mobility in
  volunteering
  , such as the European Voluntary Service of the Youth in Action programme, the Life Long Learning programme and the Europe for Citizens programme.

Volunteering is

volunteering

| (12) | Voluntary activities are
  targeted by several community programmes
  and networks
  that focus on mobility in
  voluntary activities for people of all ages
  , such as the European Voluntary Service of the Youth in Action programme, the Life Long Learning programme and the Europe for Citizens programme.
  Given the horizontal nature of volunteering, it will create synergies between those programmes. |
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(12)

Voluntary activities are
  targeted by several community programmes
  and networks
  that focus on mobility in
  voluntary activities for people of all ages
  , such as the European Voluntary Service of the Youth in Action programme, the Life Long Learning programme and the Europe for Citizens programme.
  Given the horizontal nature of volunteering, it will create synergies between those programmes.

Voluntary activities are

and networks

voluntary activities for people of all ages

Given the horizontal nature of volunteering, it will create synergies between those programmes.

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 12 a (new)

Recital 12 a (new)

| (12a) | Volunteering is an essential element in fostering active citizenship, nurturing civil society and strengthening solidarity. |
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(12a)

(12a)

Volunteering is an essential element in fostering active citizenship, nurturing civil society and strengthening solidarity.

Volunteering is an essential element in fostering active citizenship, nurturing civil society and strengthening solidarity.

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 13

Recital 13

| (13) | There exists a large variety of voluntary activities throughout Europe which should be
  preserved
  and developed further. |
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(13)

There exists a large variety of voluntary activities throughout Europe which should be
  preserved
  and developed further.

preserved

| (13) | There exists a large variety
  and long tradition
  of voluntary activities throughout Europe which should be
  protected
  and developed further
  , among other means by the creation of a cross-border network among the volunteering associations in the different Member States to provide a permanent platform for the exchange of experience and best practices
  . |
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(13)

There exists a large variety
  and long tradition
  of voluntary activities throughout Europe which should be
  protected
  and developed further
  , among other means by the creation of a cross-border network among the volunteering associations in the different Member States to provide a permanent platform for the exchange of experience and best practices
  .

and long tradition

protected

, among other means by the creation of a cross-border network among the volunteering associations in the different Member States to provide a permanent platform for the exchange of experience and best practices

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 13 a (new)

Recital 13 a (new)

| (13a) | The European Year of Volunteering should offer an opportunity to encourage the Member States to create legal certainty for volunteers as regards their legal status. |
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(13a)

(13a)

The European Year of Volunteering should offer an opportunity to encourage the Member States to create legal certainty for volunteers as regards their legal status.

The European Year of Volunteering should offer an opportunity to encourage the Member States to create legal certainty for volunteers as regards their legal status.

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 13 b (new)

Recital 13 b (new)

| (13b) | The EU has a significant role to play in promoting, developing and supporting voluntary activities throughout the Union. However, it is important to recognise and respect the diversity of volunteering within individual Member States. |
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(13b)

(13b)

The EU has a significant role to play in promoting, developing and supporting voluntary activities throughout the Union. However, it is important to recognise and respect the diversity of volunteering within individual Member States.

The EU has a significant role to play in promoting, developing and supporting voluntary activities throughout the Union. However, it is important to recognise and respect the diversity of volunteering within individual Member States.

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 14

Recital 14

| (14) | Volunteering has the potential to contribute to the harmonious development of European societies.
  Voluntary activities constitute a rich non-formal learning experience which enhances professional skills and competences, contributes to employability and a sense of solidarity, develops social skills, smoothes integration into society and fosters civic participation. |
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(14)

Volunteering has the potential to contribute to the harmonious development of European societies.
  Voluntary activities constitute a rich non-formal learning experience which enhances professional skills and competences, contributes to employability and a sense of solidarity, develops social skills, smoothes integration into society and fosters civic participation.

Voluntary activities constitute a rich non-formal learning experience which enhances professional skills and competences, contributes to employability and a sense of solidarity, develops social skills, smoothes integration into society and fosters civic participation.

| (14) | Volunteering has the potential to contribute to the harmonious development of European societies,
  promoting social inclusion, social well-being, combating racism and prejudice and contributing to intercultural and inter-religious dialogue
  . |
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(14)

Volunteering has the potential to contribute to the harmonious development of European societies,
  promoting social inclusion, social well-being, combating racism and prejudice and contributing to intercultural and inter-religious dialogue
  .

promoting social inclusion, social well-being, combating racism and prejudice and contributing to intercultural and inter-religious dialogue

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 14 a (new)

Recital 14 a (new)

| (14a) | Every individual should be enabled to volunteer. With a view to furthering individual development and participation, asylum seekers, refugees and legally resident immigrants should be increasingly enabled to play a role in volunteering activities, particularly when they are unable to be employed. |
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(14a)

(14a)

Every individual should be enabled to volunteer. With a view to furthering individual development and participation, asylum seekers, refugees and legally resident immigrants should be increasingly enabled to play a role in volunteering activities, particularly when they are unable to be employed.

Every individual should be enabled to volunteer. With a view to furthering individual development and participation, asylum seekers, refugees and legally resident immigrants should be increasingly enabled to play a role in volunteering activities, particularly when they are unable to be employed.

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 14 b (new)

Recital 14 b (new)

| (14b) | Voluntary activities constitute a rich non-formal learning experience which enhances professional skills and competences, contributes to employability by facilitating reintegration into the labour market, develops social skills and contributes to the personal growth and well-being of individuals. |
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(14b)

(14b)

Voluntary activities constitute a rich non-formal learning experience which enhances professional skills and competences, contributes to employability by facilitating reintegration into the labour market, develops social skills and contributes to the personal growth and well-being of individuals.

Voluntary activities constitute a rich non-formal learning experience which enhances professional skills and competences, contributes to employability by facilitating reintegration into the labour market, develops social skills and contributes to the personal growth and well-being of individuals.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 14 c (new)

Recital 14 c (new)

| (14c) | Volunteering can contribute to fighting poverty and to achieving social and economic development, through actions carried out within the European Union and in third countries. |
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(14c)

(14c)

Volunteering can contribute to fighting poverty and to achieving social and economic development, through actions carried out within the European Union and in third countries.

Volunteering can contribute to fighting poverty and to achieving social and economic development, through actions carried out within the European Union and in third countries.

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 14 d (new)

Recital 14 d (new)

| (14d) | As part of their strategy for Corporate Social Responsibility, employers could support and encourage volunteering activities. |
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(14d)

(14d)

As part of their strategy for Corporate Social Responsibility, employers could support and encourage volunteering activities.

As part of their strategy for Corporate Social Responsibility, employers could support and encourage volunteering activities.

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 15

Recital 15

| (15) | Despite this, the potential of volunteering is still not fully realised. A European Year of Volunteering will provide the opportunity to demonstrate in a European context that volunteering increases civic participation. It can help foster a sense of belonging and commitment
  of citizens
  to their society at all levels — local, regional, national and European. |
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(15)

Despite this, the potential of volunteering is still not fully realised. A European Year of Volunteering will provide the opportunity to demonstrate in a European context that volunteering increases civic participation. It can help foster a sense of belonging and commitment
  of citizens
  to their society at all levels — local, regional, national and European.

of citizens

| (15) | Despite this, the potential of volunteering is still not fully realised.
  Furthermore, at European level until now the work of those who volunteer in their free time has not been formally acknowledged.
  A European Year of Volunteering will
  therefore
  provide the opportunity to demonstrate in a European context that volunteering increases civic participation. It can help
  to
  foster
  among citizens
  a sense of belonging and commitment to their society at all levels – local, regional, national and European
  – and to encourage Member States to combat discrimination, making it possible for foreign residents, including asylum seekers, in every Member State to work as volunteers for not-for-profit organisations or to do unpaid work
  . |
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(15)

Despite this, the potential of volunteering is still not fully realised.
  Furthermore, at European level until now the work of those who volunteer in their free time has not been formally acknowledged.
  A European Year of Volunteering will
  therefore
  provide the opportunity to demonstrate in a European context that volunteering increases civic participation. It can help
  to
  foster
  among citizens
  a sense of belonging and commitment to their society at all levels – local, regional, national and European
  – and to encourage Member States to combat discrimination, making it possible for foreign residents, including asylum seekers, in every Member State to work as volunteers for not-for-profit organisations or to do unpaid work
  .

Furthermore, at European level until now the work of those who volunteer in their free time has not been formally acknowledged.

therefore

to

among citizens

– and to encourage Member States to combat discrimination, making it possible for foreign residents, including asylum seekers, in every Member State to work as volunteers for not-for-profit organisations or to do unpaid work

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 15 a (new)

Recital 15 a (new)

| (15a) | Member States should be encouraged to minimise bureaucratic constraints which hinder volunteers in carrying out voluntary activities. |
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(15a)

(15a)

Member States should be encouraged to minimise bureaucratic constraints which hinder volunteers in carrying out voluntary activities.

Member States should be encouraged to minimise bureaucratic constraints which hinder volunteers in carrying out voluntary activities.

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 15 b (new)

Recital 15 b (new)

| (15b) | The European Year of Volunteering should highlight the key role played by voluntary activities, while at the same time reminding the Member States that it should be used neither as a means of meeting basic needs normally met by social services nor as a substitute for action by public authorities. |
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(15b)

(15b)

The European Year of Volunteering should highlight the key role played by voluntary activities, while at the same time reminding the Member States that it should be used neither as a means of meeting basic needs normally met by social services nor as a substitute for action by public authorities.

The European Year of Volunteering should highlight the key role played by voluntary activities, while at the same time reminding the Member States that it should be used neither as a means of meeting basic needs normally met by social services nor as a substitute for action by public authorities.

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 16

Recital 16

| (16) | The Year 2011 will be the 10th Anniversary of the 2001 International Year of Volunteers of the United Nations. |
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(16)

The Year 2011 will be the 10th Anniversary of the 2001 International Year of Volunteers of the United Nations.

| (16) | 5 December is International Volunteer Day and
  the Year 2011 will be the 10th Anniversary of the 2001 International Year of Volunteers of the United Nations. |
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(16)

5 December is International Volunteer Day and
  the Year 2011 will be the 10th Anniversary of the 2001 International Year of Volunteers of the United Nations.

5 December is International Volunteer Day and

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 16 a (new)

Recital 16 a (new)

| (16a) | Apart from its social role, volunteering has an economic value and makes a significant contribution to the economy. |
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(16a)

(16a)

Apart from its social role, volunteering has an economic value and makes a significant contribution to the economy.

Apart from its social role, volunteering has an economic value and makes a significant contribution to the economy.

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 16 b (new)

Recital 16 b (new)

| (16b) | Volunteering plays a major role in environmental and civil protection and its contribution must be recognised and supported in every field, especially within the new democracies of the EU. |
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(16b)

(16b)

Volunteering plays a major role in environmental and civil protection and its contribution must be recognised and supported in every field, especially within the new democracies of the EU.

Volunteering plays a major role in environmental and civil protection and its contribution must be recognised and supported in every field, especially within the new democracies of the EU.

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 16 c (new)

Recital 16 c (new)

| (16c) | The recognition of volunteering as an appropriate activity through which to acquire competences and skills, e.g. through YOUTHPASS with a linkage to EUROPASS, will ensure that volunteering is not seen as an alternative to formal training but as a complement to it, and furthermore will facilitate the mobility of volunteers. |
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(16c)

(16c)

The recognition of volunteering as an appropriate activity through which to acquire competences and skills, e.g. through YOUTHPASS with a linkage to EUROPASS, will ensure that volunteering is not seen as an alternative to formal training but as a complement to it, and furthermore will facilitate the mobility of volunteers.

The recognition of volunteering as an appropriate activity through which to acquire competences and skills, e.g. through YOUTHPASS with a linkage to EUROPASS, will ensure that volunteering is not seen as an alternative to formal training but as a complement to it, and furthermore will facilitate the mobility of volunteers.

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 16 d (new)

Recital 16 d (new)

| (16d) | The recognition of the contribution of volunteer time as matching funding (in-kind contributions) for European and national projects would be a tangible recognition of the value of volunteer effort and would facilitate voluntary organisations in carrying out their activities. |
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(16d)

(16d)

The recognition of the contribution of volunteer time as matching funding (in-kind contributions) for European and national projects would be a tangible recognition of the value of volunteer effort and would facilitate voluntary organisations in carrying out their activities.

The recognition of the contribution of volunteer time as matching funding (in-kind contributions) for European and national projects would be a tangible recognition of the value of volunteer effort and would facilitate voluntary organisations in carrying out their activities.

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 1

Article 1

The year 2011 shall be designated as the ‘European Year of
  Volunteering
  ’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘the European Year’).

Volunteering

The year 2011 shall be designated as the ‘European Year of
  Voluntary Activities promoting active citizenship
  ’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘the European Year’).

Voluntary Activities promoting active citizenship

(This amendment applies throughout the text.)

(This amendment applies throughout the text.)

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2 – paragraph 1

Article 2 – paragraph 1

The overall purpose of the European Year shall be to encourage and support — notably through the exchange of experience and good practices — the efforts of the Member States, local and regional authorities
  and civil society
  to create the conditions conducive to volunteering in the European Union.

and civil society

The overall purpose of the European Year shall be to encourage and support — notably through the exchange of experience and good practices
  and the promotion of innovative approaches and evaluating experience
  — the efforts of
  the European Union,
  the Member States
  and
  local and regional authorities to create the conditions
  for civil society
  conducive to volunteering in the European Union
  and to increase the visibility and promote the importance of voluntary activities in the European Union
  .

and the promotion of innovative approaches and evaluating experience

the European Union,

and

for civil society

and to increase the visibility and promote the importance of voluntary activities in the European Union

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1

| 1. | Work towards an enabling environment for volunteering in the EU - To anchor volunteering as part of promoting civic participation and people-to-people activities in an EU context. |
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1.

Work towards an enabling environment for volunteering in the EU - To anchor volunteering as part of promoting civic participation and people-to-people activities in an EU context.

| 1. | Work towards an enabling environment for volunteering in the EU - To anchor volunteering as part of promoting civic participation
  , partnership
  and people-to-people activities in an EU context. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Work towards an enabling environment for volunteering in the EU - To anchor volunteering as part of promoting civic participation
  , partnership
  and people-to-people activities in an EU context.

, partnership

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2

| 2. | Empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering - To
  facilitate
  volunteering and
  to encourage
  networking, mobility, cooperation and synergies between volunteer organisations and other sectors in an EU context. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering - To
  facilitate
  volunteering and
  to encourage
  networking, mobility, cooperation and synergies between volunteer organisations and other sectors in an EU context.

facilitate

to encourage

| 2. | Empower volunteer organisations
  with respect to their aims, priorities and autonomy
  and improve the quality of volunteering - To
  promote
  volunteering and
  volunteer organisations' access to adequate, sustainable funding: by encouraging
  networking, mobility, cooperation and synergies between volunteer organisations and other
  not-for-profit
  sectors in an EU context
  ; by encouraging initiatives in human and environmental emergency situations, both in terms of preventing and dealing with them and by properly educating volunteers to deal with and effectively face urgent cases; and by making it possible to put voluntary work on a permanent footing
  .
  The duty of care that volunteer organisations owe to their volunteers should be laid down in law and should incorporate adequate protection through insurance, health and safety measures and training. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Empower volunteer organisations
  with respect to their aims, priorities and autonomy
  and improve the quality of volunteering - To
  promote
  volunteering and
  volunteer organisations' access to adequate, sustainable funding: by encouraging
  networking, mobility, cooperation and synergies between volunteer organisations and other
  not-for-profit
  sectors in an EU context
  ; by encouraging initiatives in human and environmental emergency situations, both in terms of preventing and dealing with them and by properly educating volunteers to deal with and effectively face urgent cases; and by making it possible to put voluntary work on a permanent footing
  .
  The duty of care that volunteer organisations owe to their volunteers should be laid down in law and should incorporate adequate protection through insurance, health and safety measures and training.

with respect to their aims, priorities and autonomy

promote

volunteer organisations' access to adequate, sustainable funding: by encouraging

not-for-profit

; by encouraging initiatives in human and environmental emergency situations, both in terms of preventing and dealing with them and by properly educating volunteers to deal with and effectively face urgent cases; and by making it possible to put voluntary work on a permanent footing

The duty of care that volunteer organisations owe to their volunteers should be laid down in law and should incorporate adequate protection through insurance, health and safety measures and training.

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 3

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 3

| 3. | Reward and recognise volunteering activities - To encourage appropriate incentives for individuals, companies and volunteer-development organisations and gain more systematic recognition for volunteering at EU level and in the Member States by policy makers, civil society organisations and employers for skills and competences developed through volunteering. |
| --- | --- |

3.

Reward and recognise volunteering activities - To encourage appropriate incentives for individuals, companies and volunteer-development organisations and gain more systematic recognition for volunteering at EU level and in the Member States by policy makers, civil society organisations and employers for skills and competences developed through volunteering.

| 3. | Reward and recognise volunteering activities - To encourage appropriate incentives for individuals, companies and volunteer-development organisations
  - including proper health and safety cover for volunteers in the form of accident and personal liability insurance during periods of voluntary work, effective acknowledgement of the skills that volunteers acquire in the form of validation of experience and the recognition of equivalence for the purposes of training and job seeking -
  and gain more systematic recognition for volunteering at EU level and in the Member States by policy makers, civil society organisations and employers for skills and competences developed through volunteering. |
| --- | --- |

3.

Reward and recognise volunteering activities - To encourage appropriate incentives for individuals, companies and volunteer-development organisations
  - including proper health and safety cover for volunteers in the form of accident and personal liability insurance during periods of voluntary work, effective acknowledgement of the skills that volunteers acquire in the form of validation of experience and the recognition of equivalence for the purposes of training and job seeking -
  and gain more systematic recognition for volunteering at EU level and in the Member States by policy makers, civil society organisations and employers for skills and competences developed through volunteering.

- including proper health and safety cover for volunteers in the form of accident and personal liability insurance during periods of voluntary work, effective acknowledgement of the skills that volunteers acquire in the form of validation of experience and the recognition of equivalence for the purposes of training and job seeking -

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 3 a (new)

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 3 a (new)

| 3a. | Encourage international and European solidarity by promoting peace, North-South cooperation and the protection of the environment, as well as recognition of the solidarity-based social economy through volunteering. |
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3a.

3a.

Encourage international and European solidarity by promoting peace, North-South cooperation and the protection of the environment, as well as recognition of the solidarity-based social economy through volunteering.

Encourage international and European solidarity by promoting peace, North-South cooperation and the protection of the environment, as well as recognition of the solidarity-based social economy through volunteering.

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4

| 4. | Raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering - To raise general awareness of the importance of volunteering as an expression of civic participation which contributes to issues which are of common concern of all Member States, such as a harmonious societal development and economic cohesion. |
| --- | --- |

4.

Raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering - To raise general awareness of the importance of volunteering as an expression of civic participation which contributes to issues which are of common concern of all Member States, such as a harmonious societal development and economic cohesion.

| 4. | Raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering - To raise general awareness of the importance of volunteering as an expression of civic participation which contributes to issues which are of common concern of all Member States, such as a harmonious societal development and economic
  and social
  cohesion,
  and to promote volunteering activities in order to make them more attractive for citizens, thus enabling them to be involved in civic activities
  . |
| --- | --- |

4.

Raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering - To raise general awareness of the importance of volunteering as an expression of civic participation which contributes to issues which are of common concern of all Member States, such as a harmonious societal development and economic
  and social
  cohesion,
  and to promote volunteering activities in order to make them more attractive for citizens, thus enabling them to be involved in civic activities
  .

and social

and to promote volunteering activities in order to make them more attractive for citizens, thus enabling them to be involved in civic activities

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)

| 4a. | Draw up a White Paper on Volunteering – To foster an enabling environment for volunteering in the EU. |
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4a.

4a.

Draw up a White Paper on Volunteering – To foster an enabling environment for volunteering in the EU.

Draw up a White Paper on Volunteering – To foster an enabling environment for volunteering in the EU.

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4 b (new)

Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4 b (new)

| 4b. | Foster the recognition of volunteering success both within and between Member States in order to ensure that good practice and successful volunteering strategies can easily be spread throughout the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

4b.

4b.

Foster the recognition of volunteering success both within and between Member States in order to ensure that good practice and successful volunteering strategies can easily be spread throughout the European Union.

Foster the recognition of volunteering success both within and between Member States in order to ensure that good practice and successful volunteering strategies can easily be spread throughout the European Union.

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 – paragraph 1

Article 3 – paragraph 1

1.   The measures to be taken to achieve the objectives set out in Article 2 shall include the following initiatives organised at Community, national, regional or local level linked to the objectives of the European Year:

1.   The measures to be taken to achieve the objectives set out in Article 2 shall include the following initiatives organised at Community, national, regional or local level linked to the objectives of the European Year:

| — | exchange of experience and good practices; |
| --- | --- |

—

exchange of experience and good practices;

| — | exchange of experience and good practices
  , in particular by means of efficient systems of cooperation and networking between volunteer organisations
  ; |
| --- | --- |

—

exchange of experience and good practices
  , in particular by means of efficient systems of cooperation and networking between volunteer organisations
  ;

, in particular by means of efficient systems of cooperation and networking between volunteer organisations

| — | dissemination of results of related studies and research; |
| --- | --- |

—

dissemination of results of related studies and research;

dissemination of results of related studies and research;

| — | conferences, events and initiatives to promote
  debate and raise
  awareness of the importance and value of volunteering and
  to celebrate the efforts of volunteers
  ; |
| --- | --- |

—

conferences, events and initiatives to promote
  debate and raise
  awareness of the importance and value of volunteering and
  to celebrate the efforts of volunteers
  ;

debate and raise

to celebrate the efforts of volunteers

| — | conferences, events and initiatives to promote
  dialogue, innovative approaches and the evaluation of experience. Raising
  awareness of the importance and value of volunteering and
  fostering transnational networks with the purpose of active debate
  ; |
| --- | --- |

—

conferences, events and initiatives to promote
  dialogue, innovative approaches and the evaluation of experience. Raising
  awareness of the importance and value of volunteering and
  fostering transnational networks with the purpose of active debate
  ;

dialogue, innovative approaches and the evaluation of experience. Raising

fostering transnational networks with the purpose of active debate

| — | information and promotion campaigns to disseminate key messages. |
| --- | --- |

—

information and promotion campaigns to disseminate key messages.

| — | information and promotion campaigns to disseminate key messages
  inter alia through the use of new media and the internet and the creation of a European portal to achieve this; |
| --- | --- |

—

information and promotion campaigns to disseminate key messages
  inter alia through the use of new media and the internet and the creation of a European portal to achieve this;

inter alia through the use of new media and the internet and the creation of a European portal to achieve this;

| — | the establishment of a European online database of the actors, organisations and stakeholders involved in a given volunteering area, including both their completed and ongoing projects and also their future initiatives, with a view to better networking and communication between them. |
| --- | --- |

—

the establishment of a European online database of the actors, organisations and stakeholders involved in a given volunteering area, including both their completed and ongoing projects and also their future initiatives, with a view to better networking and communication between them.

the establishment of a European online database of the actors, organisations and stakeholders involved in a given volunteering area, including both their completed and ongoing projects and also their future initiatives, with a view to better networking and communication between them.

| — | the promotion of the use of volunteer time as matching funding for European projects
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

the promotion of the use of volunteer time as matching funding for European projects
  .

the promotion of the use of volunteer time as matching funding for European projects

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 4 – paragraph 2

Article 4 – paragraph 2

Each Member State shall ensure that the aforementioned body properly involves a wide range of stakeholders at national, regional and local level.

Each Member State shall ensure that the aforementioned body properly involves a wide range of stakeholders at national, regional and local level
  , particularly when drafting the national work programme and national measure(s), for the entire duration of the European Year
  .
  The funds foreseen to fulfil the objectives of the Year shall be granted to civil society organisations involved directly with voluntary activities and work. Special attention must be paid in each national programme to the simplification of administrative procedures, inter alia by facilitating access to funding for small associations with limited resources.

, particularly when drafting the national work programme and national measure(s), for the entire duration of the European Year

The funds foreseen to fulfil the objectives of the Year shall be granted to civil society organisations involved directly with voluntary activities and work. Special attention must be paid in each national programme to the simplification of administrative procedures, inter alia by facilitating access to funding for small associations with limited resources.

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 5 – paragraph 4

Article 5 – paragraph 4

The Member States, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions will be associated in the activities.

The Member States, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions will be
  closely
  associated in the activities
  in order to achieve the added value that an exchange of best practices at Community level, including between the EU institutions, entails
  .

closely

in order to achieve the added value that an exchange of best practices at Community level, including between the EU institutions, entails

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 7 – paragraph 1

Article 7 – paragraph 1

1.   The budget for implementing this Decision for the period from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 is
  EUR 6 000 000
  .

EUR 6 000 000

1.   The budget for implementing this Decision for the period from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 is
  EUR 10 000 000
  .

EUR 10 000 000

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 7 – paragraph 2

Article 7 – paragraph 2

2.   Annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework.

2.   Annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework
  , without undermining the funding of other programmes or activities in sub-heading 3b
  .

, without undermining the funding of other programmes or activities in sub-heading 3b

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 8

Article 8

For the purpose of the European Year, the Commission may cooperate with appropriate international organisations, in particular with the United Nations and the Council of Europe, taking care to ensure the visibility of the EU’s participation.

For the purpose of the European Year, the Commission may cooperate with appropriate international organisations, in particular with the United Nations and the Council of Europe, taking care to ensure the visibility of the EU’s participation
  , and may also take action in order to stimulate other international organisations to enhance the volunteering dimension worldwide
  .
  In cooperation with these organisations, the Commission shall promote programmes for international volunteering aiming to encourage the exchange of best practices on volunteering in third countries.

, and may also take action in order to stimulate other international organisations to enhance the volunteering dimension worldwide

In cooperation with these organisations, the Commission shall promote programmes for international volunteering aiming to encourage the exchange of best practices on volunteering in third countries.

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 9

Article 9

The Commission together with the Member States shall ensure that the measures provided for in this Decision are consistent with other Community
  ,
  national and regional schemes and initiatives that help attain the objectives of the European Year.

,

The Commission together with the Member States shall ensure that the measures provided for in this Decision are consistent with
  and complementary to
  other Community
  programmes and actions and
  national and regional schemes and initiatives that help attain the objectives of the European Year.

and complementary to

programmes and actions and

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – point A – point 1

Annex – point A – point 1

| 1. | Information and promotion campaigns including: |
| --- | --- |

1.

Information and promotion campaigns including:

| 1. | Information and promotion campaigns including: |
| --- | --- |

1.

Information and promotion campaigns including:

| — | high visibility events and forums for exchanging experience and good practices; |
| --- | --- |

—

high visibility events and forums for exchanging experience and good practices;

| — | high visibility events and forums for exchanging experience and good practices
  , with priority for twinning and mobility programmes, with the participation of European organisations or bodies active in the field of volunteering, representatives of employers' associations and unions, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Affairs Committee and the Committee of the Regions
  ; |
| --- | --- |

—

high visibility events and forums for exchanging experience and good practices
  , with priority for twinning and mobility programmes, with the participation of European organisations or bodies active in the field of volunteering, representatives of employers' associations and unions, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Affairs Committee and the Committee of the Regions
  ;

, with priority for twinning and mobility programmes, with the participation of European organisations or bodies active in the field of volunteering, representatives of employers' associations and unions, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Affairs Committee and the Committee of the Regions

| — | contest with or without prizes; |
| --- | --- |

—

contest with or without prizes;

contest with or without prizes;

| — | cooperation with the private sector, broadcasters and other media as partners for disseminating information on the European Year
  of Volunteering
  ; |
| --- | --- |

—

cooperation with the private sector, broadcasters and other media as partners for disseminating information on the European Year
  of Volunteering
  ;

of Volunteering

| — | cooperation with the private sector, broadcasters and other media as partners for disseminating information on
  voluntary activities and
  the European Year; |
| --- | --- |

—

cooperation with the private sector, broadcasters and other media as partners for disseminating information on
  voluntary activities and
  the European Year;

voluntary activities and

| — | the production of material and tools for media available throughout the Community to stimulate public interest; |
| --- | --- |

—

the production of material and tools for media available throughout the Community to stimulate public interest;

| — | the production of material and tools for media available throughout the Community to stimulate public interest; |
| --- | --- |

—

the production of material and tools for media available throughout the Community to stimulate public interest;

| — | measures to publicise the results and raise the profile of Community programmes; schemes and initiatives contributing to the objectives of the European Year
  of Volunteering
  ; |
| --- | --- |

—

measures to publicise the results and raise the profile of Community programmes; schemes and initiatives contributing to the objectives of the European Year
  of Volunteering
  ;

of Volunteering

| — | measures to publicise the results and raise the profile of Community programmes; schemes and initiatives contributing to the objectives of the European Year; |
| --- | --- |

—

measures to publicise the results and raise the profile of Community programmes; schemes and initiatives contributing to the objectives of the European Year;

| — | the establishment of an information website on Europa, including a portal for promoters of projects on volunteering, to guide them through the various Community programmes and initiatives. |
| --- | --- |

—

the establishment of an information website on Europa, including a portal for promoters of projects on volunteering, to guide them through the various Community programmes and initiatives.

| — | the establishment of an information website on Europa, including a portal for promoters of projects on volunteering, to guide them through the various Community programmes and initiatives
  , which shall be a permanent platform for interactive cooperation between different stakeholders; |
| --- | --- |

—

the establishment of an information website on Europa, including a portal for promoters of projects on volunteering, to guide them through the various Community programmes and initiatives
  , which shall be a permanent platform for interactive cooperation between different stakeholders;

, which shall be a permanent platform for interactive cooperation between different stakeholders;

| — | action to make the contribution of voluntary activities to national revenue and its impact on society more visible through the inclusion of volunteering as a specific category in the statistical accounts of Eurostat and the production of ‘satellite accounts’ on not-for-profit organisations, in which unpaid voluntary work would be included, as well as through the celebration on 5 December each year of International Volunteering Day, as recognised by the United Nations since 1985
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

action to make the contribution of voluntary activities to national revenue and its impact on society more visible through the inclusion of volunteering as a specific category in the statistical accounts of Eurostat and the production of ‘satellite accounts’ on not-for-profit organisations, in which unpaid voluntary work would be included, as well as through the celebration on 5 December each year of International Volunteering Day, as recognised by the United Nations since 1985
  .

action to make the contribution of voluntary activities to national revenue and its impact on society more visible through the inclusion of volunteering as a specific category in the statistical accounts of Eurostat and the production of ‘satellite accounts’ on not-for-profit organisations, in which unpaid voluntary work would be included, as well as through the celebration on 5 December each year of International Volunteering Day, as recognised by the United Nations since 1985

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – point A – point 2 – indent 1

Annex – point A – point 2 – indent 1

| — | surveys and studies at Community level to assess and report on the preparation, effectiveness
  ,
  impact and long-term monitoring
  of the European Year of Volunteering
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

surveys and studies at Community level to assess and report on the preparation, effectiveness
  ,
  impact and long-term monitoring
  of the European Year of Volunteering
  .

,

of the European Year of Volunteering

| — | surveys and studies at Community level to assess and report on the preparation, effectiveness
  and
  impact
  of the European Year
  and
  to lay the foundations for the
  long-term monitoring
  and follow-up thereof
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

surveys and studies at Community level to assess and report on the preparation, effectiveness
  and
  impact
  of the European Year
  and
  to lay the foundations for the
  long-term monitoring
  and follow-up thereof
  .

and

of the European Year

to lay the foundations for the

and follow-up thereof

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – point C – paragraph 1

Annex – point C – paragraph 1

Each National
  coordinator
  shall submit a single application for Community funding. That grant application shall
  describe
  the
  coordinator’s
  work programme or the
  action
  to be funded and promote the European Year. The grant application shall be accompanied by a detailed budget setting out the total costs of the
  initiatives/work
  programme proposed and the amount and sources of co-funding. The Community grant can cover up to 80 % of the total costs.

coordinator

describe

coordinator’s

action

initiatives/work

Each National
  coordinating body
  shall submit a single application for Community funding. That grant application shall
  include a description - drawn up on the basis of ongoing consultation with the volunteer organisations - of
  the
  coordinating body’s priorities and
  work programme or the
  action(s)
  to be funded and
  shall
  promote the European Year. The grant application shall be accompanied by a detailed budget setting out the total costs of the
  action(s)/work
  programme proposed and the amount and sources of co-funding. The Community grant can cover up to 80 % of the total costs.
  A possibility of in-kind contributions should be permitted in those Member States whose legislative framework permits it.

coordinating body

include a description - drawn up on the basis of ongoing consultation with the volunteer organisations - of

coordinating body’s priorities and

action(s)

shall

action(s)/work

A possibility of in-kind contributions should be permitted in those Member States whose legislative framework permits it.

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – point C – paragraph 2

Annex – point C – paragraph 2

The Commission shall determine the indicative amounts available for grants to each National
  coordinator
  and the final deadline for submission of the applications. The criteria should take into account the population, the cost of living and a fixed amount per Member State to guarantee a minimum level of activities.

coordinator

The Commission shall determine the indicative amounts available for grants to each National
  coordinating body
  and the final deadline for submission of the applications. The criteria should take into account the population, the cost of living and a fixed amount per Member State to guarantee a minimum level of activities.

coordinating body

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – point C – paragraph 4

Annex – point C – paragraph 4

The work programmes/actions shall include:

The work programmes/actions shall include:

| (a) | Meetings and events connected with the objectives of the European Year, including national events to launch and promote the European Year, create a catalyst effect and provide open space for debate on concrete initiatives. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Meetings and events connected with the objectives of the European Year, including national events to launch and promote the European Year, create a catalyst effect and provide open space for debate on concrete initiatives.

| (a) | Meetings and events connected with the objectives of the European Year, including national events to launch and promote the European Year, create a catalyst effect and provide open space for debate on concrete initiatives. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Meetings and events connected with the objectives of the European Year, including national events to launch and promote the European Year, create a catalyst effect and provide open space for debate on concrete initiatives.

| (b) | Mutual learning
  seminars at national, regional and local level; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Mutual learning
  seminars at national, regional and local level;

Mutual learning

| (b) | Conferences and thematic
  seminars at national, regional and local level
  allowing for peer-learning and exchange of good practices
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Conferences and thematic
  seminars at national, regional and local level
  allowing for peer-learning and exchange of good practices
  ;

Conferences and thematic

allowing for peer-learning and exchange of good practices

| (c) | Information, educational and promotional campaigns at national, regional and local level
  , including the organisation of awards and competitions
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Information, educational and promotional campaigns at national, regional and local level
  , including the organisation of awards and competitions
  ;

, including the organisation of awards and competitions

| (c) | Information,
  research activities and related studies,
  educational and promotional campaigns at national, regional and local level; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Information,
  research activities and related studies,
  educational and promotional campaigns at national, regional and local level;

research activities and related studies,

| (d) | Cooperation with the media. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Cooperation with the media.

| (d) | Cooperation with
  the private and non-state sector and
  the media
  in disseminating information about the European Year and in undertaking actions aimed at long-term dialogue on issues related to volunteering and to vocational training activities directed at volunteers in order to render sustainable the activities even after the end of the 2011 European Year
  . |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Cooperation with
  the private and non-state sector and
  the media
  in disseminating information about the European Year and in undertaking actions aimed at long-term dialogue on issues related to volunteering and to vocational training activities directed at volunteers in order to render sustainable the activities even after the end of the 2011 European Year
  .

the private and non-state sector and

in disseminating information about the European Year and in undertaking actions aimed at long-term dialogue on issues related to volunteering and to vocational training activities directed at volunteers in order to render sustainable the activities even after the end of the 2011 European Year

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