natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
– като взе предвид Препоръка 2001/613/ЕО на Европейския парламент и на Съвета от 10 юли 2001 г. относно мобилността в рамките на Общността на студенти, учащи, доброволци, учители и инструктори
– having regard to Recommendation 2001/613/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 July 2001 on mobility within the Community for students, persons undergoing training, volunteers, teachers and trainers
- като взе предвид своята резолюция от 13 март 2007 г. относно корпоративната социална отговорност: ново партньорство
- having regard to its resolution of 13 March 2007 on corporate social responsibility: a new partnership
– като взе предвид становището на Комитета на регионите относно приноса на доброволческата дейност за икономическото и социално сближаване (CdR 254/2007),
– having regard to the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the contribution of volunteering to economic and social cohesion (CdR 254/2007),
– като взе предвид становището на Европейския икономически и социален комитет относно доброволческата дейност: нейната роля и въздействие върху европейското общество (2006/C 325/13)
– having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on Voluntary activity: its role in European society and its impact (2006/C 325/13)
ОВ С 325, 30.12.2006 г., стр. 46. ,
OJ C 325, 30.12.2006, p 46. ,
– като взе предвид становището на Комитета на регионите относно ролята на доброволческите организации — принос за европейското общество (98/C 180/10)
– having regard to the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the role of voluntary organizations - a contribution to a European society (98/C 180/10)
– като взе предвид член 158 и 159 от Договора за ЕО;
– having regard to Articles 158 and 159 of the EC Treaty,
– като взе предвид доклада на комисията по регионално развитие ( A6-0070/2008 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Regional Development ( A6‑0070/2008 ),
А. като има предвид, че по достоверни прогнози над 100 милиона граждани на ЕС осъществяват доброволческа дейност
A. whereas it is reliably estimated that in excess of 100 million EU citizens volunteer
Доклад на Евробарометър.
Eurobarometer Report.
Отчитане на наличния социален потенциал, февруари 2007 г. ,
Social Reality Stocktaking , February 2007. ,
Б. като има предвид първоначалните констатации по прилагането на Наръчника на ООН за организациите с нестопанска цел (ОНЦ) са, че икономическият принос на ОНЦ средно възлиза на 5 % от БВП и че дори според занижената оценка повече от една четвърт от тази цифра е резултат от труда на доброволци
B. whereas the initial findings upon implementation of the UN Handbook on Non-Profit Institutions (NPIs) are that the economic contribution of NPIs is on average 5% of GDP and that, even conservatively estimated, volunteer time accounts for more than one quarter of this figure
В. като има предвид, че доброволческата дейност е основна сила при изграждането на гражданско общество и засилва солидарността - една от основните ценности на Европейския съюз - също така като има предвид, че е ключов елемент за подкрепата на общностните програми за развитие, по-специално в държавите-членки, които са преминали през посткомунистически преходен период,
C. whereas volunteering is a major force nurturing civil society and strengthening solidarity – one of the core values of the EU – as well as an essential component in supporting community development programmes, in particular in those Member States that are now emerging from a post-communist transitional period,
Г. като има предвид, че неотдавнашно проучване на организации, включващи доброволци от Европа, показа високо равнище на добавена стойност: за всяко 1 евро, което организациите са изхарчили за подпомагане на доброволците, те са получили средна възвръщаемост на стойност между 3 и 8 евро
D. whereas a recent study of organisations involving volunteers across Europe demonstrated a high level of added value: for every EUR 1 organisations spent on supporting volunteers, they received an average return worth between EUR 3 and EUR 8
Доброволческата работа , Institute for volunteering research and volunteering, Англия, септември 2007 г. ,
Volunteering works , Institute for volunteering research and volunteering, England, September 2007. ,
Д. като има предвид, че е необходимо да се признае напълно много съществения принос на доброволческата дейност за изграждането на социалния капитал,
E. whereas the very significant contribution of volunteering to building up social capital needs to be fully recognised,
Е. като има предвид, че устойчивото финансиране, особено финансирането за административни цели, е от основно значение за доброволческите организации и като цяло за доброволческата работа,
F. whereas sustainable funding, especially funding for administrative purposes, is of fundamental importance to voluntary organisations and to voluntary work in general,
З. като има предвид, че неотдавнашното проучване на успешна програма Urban в Орхус постави основния акцент върху обстоятелството, че местните граждани и доброволческите усилия са от съществено значение за успешното изпълнение на програмата
H. whereas a recent study into a successful urban programme in Aarhus made the central point that local citizens and voluntary effort were crucial to the successful implementation of the programme
Програма Urban II в Орхус 2002-2007 г. ,
The Urban II Programme in Aarhus 2002-2007. ,
И. като има предвид, че доброволческата дейност има не само измерима икономическа стойност, но е възможно да се реализират значителни икономии за обществените услуги; като има предвид, че в този контекст е важно да се гарантира, че доброволческата дейност е допълнение към обществените услуги, а не техен заместител,
I. whereas volunteering not only has a measurable economic value but may also lead to significant savings for public services; whereas, in this context, it is important to ensure that voluntary activity is additional to public services and not a replacement of them,
Й. като има предвид, че доброволческата дейност допринася за личностното и социално развитие на доброволците и има положително въздействие върху общността, например върху междуличностните отношения,
J. whereas volunteering contributes to the personal and social development of the volunteer and has a positive impact within the community, for example, on interpersonal relationships,
К. като има предвид, че доброволците имат важна роля за постигането на целите от Лисабонската стратегия с оглед на социално-икономическото сближаване като допринасят за финансовото включване, като например чрез установяването на регулирани кредитни обединения и финансови кооперации с идеална цел, ръководени и управлявани от доброволци,
K. whereas volunteers play an important role in achieving the Lisbon Strategy goal of socio-economic cohesion by contributing to financial inclusion, for example, by establishing credit unions which are regulated and not for profit financial cooperatives, run and governed by volunteers,
Л. като има предвид, че корпоративната социална отговорност на дружествата е и важна движеща сила за стопанската дейност, и представлява съществен елемент от европейския социален модел,
L. whereas the corporate social responsibility of companies is both an important business driver and represents an essential element of the European social model,
М. като има предвид, че е налице връзка между доброволческата дейност и устойчивото развитие,
M. whereas there is a link between volunteering and sustainable development,
Н. като има предвид, че е от значение да се насърчават и подпомагат най-добрите практики за управление на доброволческата дейност сред организациите, включващи доброволческа дейност,
N. whereas it is important to promote and support best practices in volunteer management amongst organisations involving volunteers,
О. като има предвид, че доброволческата дейност води до пряко ангажиране на гражданите в развитието на местно равнище и по този начин може да играе важна роля за насърчаването на гражданското общество и демокрацията,
O. whereas volunteering leads to the direct involvement of citizens in local development, and thus can play an important role in the fostering of civil society and democracy,
П. като има предвид, че в цитираната по-горе Резолюция на Съвета относно активното гражданство, Съветът насърчава младите хора към по-голямо участие в гражданския живот, структурите за участие и доброволческия труд,
P. whereas in the abovementioned Council resolution on active citizenship the Council encourages greater participation on the part of young people in civic life, participatory structures and voluntary work,
Р. като има предвид че демографските промени в Европа означават, че понастоящем има по-голям брой на потенциални по-възрастни доброволци,
Q. whereas demographic change in Europe means that there is now a large number of older potential volunteers,
С. като има предвид, че доброволческата дейност може да окаже положително въздействие върху здравето на населението
R. whereas volunteering can have a positive effect on people's health
Вж.: Ползите за здравето от доброволческата дейност - преглед на неотдавнашно изследване (Corporation for National and Community Service, 2007 г.) ; като има предвид, че на това здравословно благотворно въздействие може да се радват хора от всички възрасти и може да помогне при превенцията на физически и душевни заболявания,
See The Health Benefits of Volunteering - A Review of Recent Research (Corporation for National and Community Service, 2007) ; whereas this health benefit can be enjoyed by people of all ages and can help prevent physical and mental illness,
Т. като има предвид, че доброволческата дейност може да изиграе определена роля в укрепването на инициативите за местно развитие и в улесняването на успешното прилагане на редица инициативи, финансирани със средства на Общността, като програма LEADER, INTERREG и програма PEACE,
S. whereas volunteering has a role to play in underpinning local development initiatives and in facilitating the successful implementation of a number of Community-funded initiatives, such as the LEADER Programme, INTERREG and the PEACE Programme,
Вж.: Гражданското общество като партньор в Структурните фондове на Европейския съюз.
See Civil Society as a Partner in European Union Structural Funds.
20. признава различията в доброволческата дейност в държавите-членки, но въпреки това насърчава държавите-членки, регионалните и местни органи, винаги когато е възможно да се учат едни от други чрез обмен на най-добри практики;
Recognises the diversity of volunteering in the Member States but nevertheless encourages Member States and regional and local authorities, whenever possible, to learn from one another through the exchange of best practices;
Възлага на своя председател да предаде настоящата резолюция на Съвета, Комисията, на правителствата и парламентите на държавите-членки, на Комитета на регионите и на Европейския икономически и социален комитет.
Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee.
Volunteering makes an invaluable contribution to society.
Volunteering makes an invaluable contribution to society.
Involvement in Voluntary activities is a tangible expression of participatory democracy and there is a strong link between volunteering and active citizenship.
Involvement in Voluntary activities is a tangible expression of participatory democracy and there is a strong link between volunteering and active citizenship.
Most voluntary activity takes place at a local or regional level and partnership is a key instrument in ensuring the meaningful involvement of voluntary groups.
Most voluntary activity takes place at a local or regional level and partnership is a key instrument in ensuring the meaningful involvement of voluntary groups.
The synergies created by genuine partnership add real value to all outcomes.
The synergies created by genuine partnership add real value to all outcomes.
Indeed the principle of partnership is very clearly articulated in the Regulation laying down the general provisions on the ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund.
Indeed the principle of partnership is very clearly articulated in the Regulation laying down the general provisions on the ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund.
Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down the general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.
Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down the general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.
Article 9.
Article 9.
OJ L 210, 11.7.2006, p.
OJ L 210, 11.7.2006, p.
At local/regional level, voluntary activity facilitates the involvement of local actors who become empowered through participation involvement and action.
At local/regional level, voluntary activity facilitates the involvement of local actors who become empowered through participation involvement and action.
This empowerment enhances self confidence and motivation and in a regional context can contribute significantly to a regional identity.
This empowerment enhances self confidence and motivation and in a regional context can contribute significantly to a regional identity.
At national level this empowerment can shift the relationship between the citizen and the state from that of a client - patron situation to one where citizens through collective action have a meaningful role to play in making a positive contribution to the life of the Community.
At national level this empowerment can shift the relationship between the citizen and the state from that of a client - patron situation to one where citizens through collective action have a meaningful role to play in making a positive contribution to the life of the Community.
It is worth noting that such outcomes while generally seen as positive are not always welcomed by those 'in authority'.
It is worth noting that such outcomes while generally seen as positive are not always welcomed by those 'in authority'.
There are a number of reasons for this not least the fact that participatory procedures can be viewed as challenging the status quo and can sometimes prove inconvenient.
There are a number of reasons for this not least the fact that participatory procedures can be viewed as challenging the status quo and can sometimes prove inconvenient.
A recent study by ECAS (European Citizen Action Service) on the involvement of civil society organisations in eight new Member States illustrates that the situation regarding partnership is unsatisfactory.
A recent study by ECAS (European Citizen Action Service) on the involvement of civil society organisations in eight new Member States illustrates that the situation regarding partnership is unsatisfactory.
The illusion of inclusion' Access by NGOs to the structural funds in the new member states of eastern and central Europe.
The illusion of inclusion' Access by NGOs to the structural funds in the new member states of eastern and central Europe.
Report for the European Action Service.
Report for the European Action Service.
This 'Illusion of Inclusion'
This 'Illusion of Inclusion'
Report for the European Action Service. needs to be addressed if the partnership principle as supported by all EU institutions is to be respected.
Report for the European Action Service. needs to be addressed if the partnership principle as supported by all EU institutions is to be respected.
Indeed, the White Paper on European Governance
Indeed, the White Paper on European Governance
See the Commission's White Paper on European Governance COM(2001) 428 final, Brussels, 25.7.2001. p.
See the Commission's White Paper on European Governance COM(2001) 428 final, Brussels, 25.7.2001. p.
11, 3.1. advocates "a stronger engagement of people and grass root organisations in local democracy" in a multilevel partnership.
11, 3.1. advocates "a stronger engagement of people and grass root organisations in local democracy" in a multilevel partnership.
For many people participation in a voluntary organisation may be their only experience of democratic processes outside of the normal electorate framework
For many people participation in a voluntary organisation may be their only experience of democratic processes outside of the normal electorate framework
See Communication from the Commission on promoting the role of voluntary organisations and foundations in Europe.
See Communication from the Commission on promoting the role of voluntary organisations and foundations in Europe.
(1997) and the relevant authorities should facilitate this involvement.
(1997) and the relevant authorities should facilitate this involvement.
According to the Commission communication on promoting the role of voluntary organisations it is estimated that in the EU.
According to the Commission communication on promoting the role of voluntary organisations it is estimated that in the EU.
15 between one third and a half of the population are involved in some type of voluntary activity
15 between one third and a half of the population are involved in some type of voluntary activity
4. , and while numbers and types of activity vary in different countries there are in excess of 100 million citizens engaged in voluntary activity in the EU 27
4. , and while numbers and types of activity vary in different countries there are in excess of 100 million citizens engaged in voluntary activity in the EU 27
See Eurobarometer Report.
See Eurobarometer Report.
"Social Reality Stocktaking" (February 2007) .
"Social Reality Stocktaking" (February 2007) .
Therefore at a European level the promotion of volunteering through Community policies, the support of voluntary action using European funds, and the recognition of and commitment to voluntary activity at European level will help to establish direct links between citizens, their communities and the EU.
Therefore at a European level the promotion of volunteering through Community policies, the support of voluntary action using European funds, and the recognition of and commitment to voluntary activity at European level will help to establish direct links between citizens, their communities and the EU.
One of our greatest challenges is to manage the process of globalisation in particular where citizens perceive that decisions affecting their future are taken at a distance from them and where there is a sense of having little or no control over unfolding global events.
One of our greatest challenges is to manage the process of globalisation in particular where citizens perceive that decisions affecting their future are taken at a distance from them and where there is a sense of having little or no control over unfolding global events.
Volunteering can be viewed as an antidote to some of the negative effects of globalisation where citizens are not simply consumers but where they can act as a catalyst for change by influencing local action to improve their economic circumstance and improve the quality of life of their community.
Volunteering can be viewed as an antidote to some of the negative effects of globalisation where citizens are not simply consumers but where they can act as a catalyst for change by influencing local action to improve their economic circumstance and improve the quality of life of their community.
In doing so they can promote a sense of place and a sense of connectedness.
In doing so they can promote a sense of place and a sense of connectedness.
Equally, volunteers can add value to the positive impacts of globalisation e.g. by engaging in e-volunteering or virtual volunteering.
Equally, volunteers can add value to the positive impacts of globalisation e.g. by engaging in e-volunteering or virtual volunteering.
Virtual volunteering means volunteer tasks completed in whole or in part via the internet.
Virtual volunteering means volunteer tasks completed in whole or in part via the internet.
It permits voluntary action by those who because of time
It permits voluntary action by those who because of time
constraints, personal preference, a disability or home based obligations are unable or
constraints, personal preference, a disability or home based obligations are unable or
unwilling to volunteer on site.
unwilling to volunteer on site.
Volunteers who travel abroad to volunteer contribute significantly to intercultural dialogue and understanding as do immigrants who volunteer in their "new" community.
Volunteers who travel abroad to volunteer contribute significantly to intercultural dialogue and understanding as do immigrants who volunteer in their "new" community.
At a personal level, volunteering promotes a sense of personal worth alongside a sense of connectedness to others.
At a personal level, volunteering promotes a sense of personal worth alongside a sense of connectedness to others.
Volunteering is perhaps our most sustainable form of renewable energy.
Volunteering is perhaps our most sustainable form of renewable energy.
For the purpose of this report I will define volunteering using the following criteria:
For the purpose of this report I will define volunteering using the following criteria:
1) Volunteering is not undertaken for financial reward, i.e. it is unpaid
1) Volunteering is not undertaken for financial reward, i.e. it is unpaid
2) It is undertaken of one's own free will
2) It is undertaken of one's own free will
3) It brings benefit to a third party outside the circle of family and friends
3) It brings benefit to a third party outside the circle of family and friends
4) It is open to all
4) It is open to all
There are a number of different types of volunteering and these broadly include mutual and or self help, philanthropy or service to others, campaigning and advocacy and participation and self governance.
There are a number of different types of volunteering and these broadly include mutual and or self help, philanthropy or service to others, campaigning and advocacy and participation and self governance.
Measuring volunteering, A Practical Toolkit.
Measuring volunteering, A Practical Toolkit.
Independent Sector and United Nations Volunteers.
Independent Sector and United Nations Volunteers.
The European Voluntary Service E.V.S. is a particular type of voluntary service and is promoted by the European Commission under the 'Youth in Action Programme 2007-2013'.
The European Voluntary Service E.V.S. is a particular type of voluntary service and is promoted by the European Commission under the 'Youth in Action Programme 2007-2013'.
This allows young people the opportunity to express their personal commitment through unpaid and full time voluntary activities in a foreign country within or outside the EU.
This allows young people the opportunity to express their personal commitment through unpaid and full time voluntary activities in a foreign country within or outside the EU.
Social Capital
Social Capital
In very many, although not all cases, volunteering plays a significant role in the creation of Social Capital.
In very many, although not all cases, volunteering plays a significant role in the creation of Social Capital.
Volunteering often acts as the catalyst for associational activities and hence the building of social capital particularly in rural or economically deprived areas.
Volunteering often acts as the catalyst for associational activities and hence the building of social capital particularly in rural or economically deprived areas.
Social Capital is difficult to define, but it certainly includes the following elements, trust, co-operation and sharing, social networks, participation in shared norms of behaviour, a sense of commitment and belonging.
Social Capital is difficult to define, but it certainly includes the following elements, trust, co-operation and sharing, social networks, participation in shared norms of behaviour, a sense of commitment and belonging.
Social Capital is a latent resource residing in the relationships within and among groups.
Social Capital is a latent resource residing in the relationships within and among groups.