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Volunteering has always played important role in many sectors of the European economy and especially in the non-profit sector but for a very long time its contribution was not officially recognised at EU level. In 2012 the role of volunteering in the EU was highlighted in a resolution adopted by the European Parliament. The resolution stated that "the competences and knowledge gained by volunteers ...

The Volunteering Validation Highway (VVH) project focuses on the use of social media (Facebook, linkedIN etc.) and other online tools (e.g. learning platforms) in the recognition and validation of volunteers’ skills. The aim is to investigate tools used around Europe, share information and learners' experiences about them and their needs for validation, and provide recommendations for new tools. T ...