Welcome to the project “E-volunteering – building an online volunteering ecosystem”! 

Our project aims to enable the transformation of transnational volunteering practices, by using new and innovative approaches introduced through a sustainable e-volunteering ecosystem. 

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The Policy Development Conference on E-Volunteering is a key event within the E-Volunteering – Building an Online Volunteering Ecosystem project, bringing together policy makers, institutional representatives, and young people engaged in policy development.

This conference will serve as a platform to debate necessary policy changes to accommodate the needs of e-volunteering and ensure its recognition, standardization, and legal framework across Europe.

We have already conducted research, developed learning curricula, and built an online platform to support e-volunteering. Now, in the final stage of the project, we are gathering key stakeholders to create concrete policy recommendations that will drive legislative change at national and European levels.

TOPICS COVERED

The conference will covered the following topics:  

• European policies and e-volunteering 
• National policies and e-volunteering
• Legislative barriers preventing e-volunteering
• Developing policy recommendations

Through interactive discussions and stakeholder collaboration, we will work towards identifying obstacles and proposing policy solutions for e-volunteering.

Who can apply?

We are looking for: 

• Policy makers working on volunteering and digital transformation
• Institutional representatives from national and European bodies
• Young people involved in policy-making
• Experts and stakeholders identified through research on volunteering policies

This conference will bring them together to drive meaningful change-making efforts in the sector.

WHERE and WHEN 

The “e-volunteering Policy Development Conference” will be held in Strasbourg, France from 27^th to 29^th of May 2025

Application

Please fill in the application form that is accessible on this link:

https://forms.gle/x5h1HQEbfuJQb1rs7

The deadline for applying: 15^th of April 2025

TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION

Organizers will cover all costs related to travel, accommodation, and food. Participants are obliged to use the most cost-efficient means of travel. Organizers will cover travel costs in accordance with CONNECT International’s guidelines on travel expenses reimbursement, depending on the country of origin.

Upon your application you will be provided with additional information on the dates, schedule and exact venue of the event. 

The project “E-volunteering” is co-funded by the European Union.