The European Commission has announced a call for proposals through the Amicus programme, which will support transnational civic service and volunteering projects comprising research and awareness raising activities and the placement of young people within the EU. The deadline is 31 October 2008.   Visit site

Trying to decide which volunteer program is the most suitable for you can be very difficult. AbroadReviews.com provides program user reviews to help you make your decision easier. See what your peers have to say about companies before you sign up with them.  Visit site

According to the Scottish Government, "The rate of volunteering has been higher in Scotland than the rest of the UK and other European Countries. Despite this, demand for volunteers exceeds supply." See their 2007 Household Survey for more.  Visit site

This study aims to explore issues of leadership within small, volunteer-led groups and the challenges associated with their growth and development. It has been funded by the Volunteering Hub and carried out by the UK-based Institute for Volunteering Research.  Visit site

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 60 million Americans volunteered through or for an organization between September 2006 and September 2007, and they spent a median of 52 hours on their volunteer work. People between the ages of 35 and 54 were the most likely to volunteer.  Visit site

The first international symposium on developing a 'culture of volunteering' in universities and schools across the country was held in the capital on 29 April. Organized by the Emirates Foundation's volunteer programme Takatof, the symposium, titled 'Learning from the International Volunteer Experience', featured international delegates who stressed that volunteering is a critical aspect of an active civil society.  Visit site

VOSESA is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was set up in 2003 as part of the Global Service Institute (GSI) network¹ to address the need for well-researched, up-to-date information on civic service and volunteering in southern Africa.

VOSESA supports the growth of knowledge about civic service and volunteering in the following southern African countries: Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.  Visit site

This quarterly series, published by the US-based RGK Center for Philanthropy and Communty Service, makes the area of volunteerism more attractive by collecting current information about volunteering, identifying research agendas, and providing direction for further inquiry. PDF versions available for downloading.  Visit site

Cuarto fascículo de la Revista Tercer Sector que ofrece información para concretar con éxito la misión de las organizaciones de la sociedad civil. En esta oportunidad, el fascículo se enfoca en el voluntariado. Dentro de los temas abordados se encuentra la definición y el rol del voluntariado, su contribución a la sociedad y su vinculo universitario.  Visit site

This literature review aims to identify research and information which address issues related to the image of volunteering and volunteers by the public and the media. It is argued that the images of, and stereotypes about, volunteering can have important influences on the recruitment, retention and diversity of volunteers within organizations and, as a consequence, deserves considered attention. It was commissioned by UK's Voluntary Action Media Unit and undertaken by the Institute for Volunteering Research.   Visit site