Rural European Volunteers - Venturing across Europe to explore new volunteering practice

<< Objectives >>The project aims to strengthen volunteerism and youth engagement in rural areas by enhancing organizational capacity through knowledge exchange. By collaborating with partners from Lithuania, Greece, Sardinia, and Ireland, we will improvevolunteer management, promote social inclusion, and empower rural youth. Key outcomes include developing a volunteer management handbook and fostering lasting networks to support active citizenship and resilient communities.<< Implementation >>The project will involve study visits to partner organizations to observe best practices in volunteer management. Workshops and training sessions will focus on volunteer recruitment, engagement, and support, particularly in rural areas. A volunteermanagement handbook in digital format with a live learning media piece (documentary) will be created and shared with partners and communities. Community engagement campaigns will promote the benefits of volunteering.<< Results >>The project aims to improve volunteer management in rural areas, resulting in better recruitment and support practices.Expected results include a volunteer management handbook, enhanced skills among partner organizations, and stronger community engagement campaigns. The project will also create lasting networks between partners, boost youthparticipation in volunteering, and promote social inclusion, contributing to more resilient rural communities and a culture of active citizenship.