all across Europe
European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities
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EASPD is the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities and represents over 20,000 support services for persons with disabilities across Europe.
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We promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high-quality service systems.
Key areas of work
When done right, quality care and support enables people to live independently, in the community, to make choices, and to have control over their lives.
James Crowe, EASPD President
Summer Knowledge Café: Fruits of Volunteering
Volunteering represents a substantial pillar in building a more inclusive and cohesive society based on strong culture of belonging and solidarity.
The 2023 Summer Knowledge Café, taking place online on June 20 at 14:00 CEST, is open to all participants who wish to learn more about volunteering. The Café is co-hosted by EASPD and CEV (Centre for European Volunteering). The discussions will focus on how volunteers can improve the work of service providers, and how their experience can lead to growth and learning opportunities.
This Knowledge Café will be an opportunity for you to discover the volunteering sector and its importance in shaping a closer Union.
Agenda
Moderator: Gabriella Civico, CEV
14:00 | Welcome |
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14:05 | Introduction by Moderator |
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14:10 | The importance of promoting civic engagement through volunteering |
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14:20 | Volunteering in organisations, experience from service providers – How does it work in practice? Part 1 |
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14:30 | Volunteering in organisations, experience from volunteers – Civic engagement, learning opportunities and professional outcomes |
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14:40 | The Centre for European Volunteering (CEV) – Promotion and support to volunteering |
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14:50 | Volunteering in organisations, experience from service providers – How does it work in practice? Part 2 |
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15:20 | Q&A |
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15:35 | Conclusion |
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Calendar
Summer Knowledge Café: Fruits of Volunteering
Volunteering represents a substantial pillar in building a more inclusive and cohesive society based on strong culture of belonging and solidarity.
The 2023 Summer Knowledge Café, taking place online on June 20 at 14:00 CEST, is open to all participants who wish to learn more about volunteering. The Café is co-hosted by EASPD and CEV (Centre for European Volunteering). The discussions will focus on how volunteers can improve the work of service providers, and how their experience can lead to growth and learning opportunities.
This Knowledge Café will be an opportunity for you to discover the volunteering sector and its importance in shaping a closer Union.
Agenda
Moderator: Gabriella Civico, CEV
14:00 | Welcome |
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14:05 | Introduction by Moderator |
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14:10 | The importance of promoting civic engagement through volunteering |
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14:20 | Volunteering in organisations, experience from service providers – How does it work in practice? Part 1 |
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14:30 | Volunteering in organisations, experience from volunteers – Civic engagement, learning opportunities and professional outcomes |
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14:40 | The Centre for European Volunteering (CEV) – Promotion and support to volunteering |
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14:50 | Volunteering in organisations, experience from service providers – How does it work in practice? Part 2 |
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15:20 | Q&A |
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15:35 | Conclusion |
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