Promoting active European citizenship and youth participation in democratic life is a critical social objective. This multilateral exchange, “Volunteering – Citizens in Action!” will help participants to understand that a strong volunteer ethic creates community norms of solidarity and reciprocity, and helps to build a sensitive and cohesive society.As trans-national partnership, this 7-days exchange will involve youth organizations coming from Georgia, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine and will bring participants aged 18-25 together to discuss and develop volunteerism ethic and practice. Participants will share volunteer ideas and experiences as well as learn about local, national, and international volunteer opportunities. They will communicate and build consensus, and will present their acquired knowledge to their home communities. Participants will come to this Exchange with very different views on community volunteering as well as very diverse social and cultural realities. They will leave with a positive awareness of each other as well as a strong understanding of what it means to be a European citizens. All will have learned how intercultural dialogue can lead to improved community standards, how volunteering benefits not only the community but also the volunteer and how voluntary activities promote active citizenship.