European Voluntary Service for Young People (EVS)
Service volontaire européen pour les jeunes
Servicio de Voluntariado Europeo para Jóvenes
Europäischer Freiwilligendienst für Jugendliche
Serviçio Voluntario Europeu para Jovens
Servizio Voluntario Europeo per i Giovani
Europees Vrijwilligerswerk voor Jongeren
Europeisk Volontärtjänst för Ungdomar
Europaeisk Volontørtjeneste for Unge
Nuorten Eurooppalainen Vapaaehtoistyö
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Founded
1996
History
1996, by E-XE2442 - European Commission (EC), as a pilot project within the framework of F-XF2147 - European Union (EU). Original title: European Volunteer Service -- Service volontaire européen -- Europäischen Freiwilligendienstes. Also abbreviated as European Voluntary Service. Full programme 'European Action Programme R44', building on the pilot action, established 1998 with participation of the European Commission and national agencies of participating countries. Replaced, 1 Jan 2000, by H-XE4365 - Youth in Action Programme.
Aims
Provide a new kind of intercultural learning experience for young people, encouraging their social and occupational integration; assist development of local communities; interest young people, in particular the disadvantaged, in undertaking voluntary service.
Activities
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European Commission is responsible for multi-annual programme and 'National Structures'. Structure for Operational Support (SOS) - office in Brussels (Belgium) supporting national agencies and projects.
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UIA Org ID
XF4090
Last News
2001
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