A few days ago, the Council of the European Union published its proposal for “a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, pupil exchange, remunerated and unremunerated training, voluntary service and au pairing”, resulting from the meeting in Brussels on the last… Read more →
I have frequently been asked why I find volunteering so important and why I´ve made it such a huge part of my life. Most people expect me to give them a short answer, something along the lines of “I do it because it makes me feel good”. Certainly, none of them expect me to look at them with bright eyes… Read more →
In May the honour of Local of the Month goes to AEGEE-Istanbul, an active AEGEE body, full of enthusiastic fresh and experienced members. Read more about AEGEE-Istanbul in this article… The AEGEEan: Before we start talking about your successful Network Meeting (NWM) in Istanbul, can you tell us more about AEGEE-Istanbul? What are the things well-structured for AEGEE-Istanbul? AEGEE-İstanbul was… Read more →
One of the activities suggested by the Sports Working Group (SWG) was to volunteer at international sport events. That would encourage youth participation while strengthening the network between AEGEEans and companies or organisations, and also providing the opportunity of gaining experience and inspiration to organise events in AEGEE. AEGEE-København member Patricia Anthony told us a bit about the Euro 2012… Read more →
The Sports Working Group (SWG) has been using this summer to find its grounds. Thus, being approved at the Agora Enschede, the SWG is well aware that there will always be members of our Network with the strong belief that sport has no place in AEGEE, however the SWG board members are together with the SWG members wearing yes-hats filled… Read more →
The Youth in Action Programme offers young Europeans a chance to make a real difference in the world – and to change their own lives – through the European Voluntary Service . About EVS The European Voluntary Service (EVS) is a programme offered by the European Union to all people aged 18-30. Main focus is on the process of intercultural learning by… Read more →
In the latest issue of Key To Europe four AEGEEans are expressing their opinions about volunteering in general and volunteering in AEGEE in particular. But they are not the only ones with opinions. Listen to 3 more AEGEEans and hear (or rather read) what they have to say! Alla Resheten, AEGEE-Kyїv I am volunteering because I want to make my… Read more →
