Vorschlag für eine Entscheidung des Rates über das Europäische Jahr der Freiwilligentätigkeit (2011) Ratsdok. 10940/09; KOM(2009) 254 endg.

This proposal seeks to establish 2011 as the European Year of Volunteering. The initiative aims to promote the value of volunteering, increase public awareness of its benefits, and encourage more citizens to engage in voluntary activities across the European Union. This affects individuals interested in volunteering and organizations that manage volunteer programs. It encourages the development of better frameworks to support volunteers and recognize their contributions to society.