The seminar promoted by CEV (European Volunteering Centre) on the theme “Unlocking the potential of Volunteering and Solidarity in Europe” is scheduled for September 10, 2024 in Brussels.
Here is the program
15:00 – 15:15 Opening and welcome
15:15 – 15:30 Presentation: The European Solidarity Corps – what do we learn from the Mid
Term Evaluation and how can we ensure a successful youth volunteering programme in the
future?
15:30 – 15:45 Presentation: Volunteering – The keys to unlocking the potential in Europe
15:45 – 16:45 Panel Discussion
Representatives from Civil Society, European Solidarity Corps National Agencies, the
European Commission and the European Parliament will exchange views on how to unlock
the potential of Volunteering and Solidarity in Europe by strengthening and enhancing the
European Solidarity Corps at the heart of a comprehensive European Civic Engagement and
Volunteering Strategy
16:45 – 17:00 Closing & Next steps
17:00 – 18:00 Coffee & Networking
18:00 – 19:00 Presentations of the EV Capital 2026 Candidates: Ballina (IE), Maia (PT) and
Rzeszów (PL), as well as from Trento (EV Capital 2024) and Mechelen (EV Capital 2025) and
Presentations from EV Capital 2026 jury members.
19:00 – 21:00 Dinner and networking
