European Voluntary Service Charter
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The European Voluntary Service (EVS) Charter is part of the Youth in Action Programme Guide and highlights the roles of EVS Sending, Host and Coordinating Organisations and the main principles and quality standards of EVS. | The European Voluntary Service (EVS) Charter is part of the Youth in Action Programme Guide and highlights the roles of EVS Sending, Host and Coordinating Organisations and the main principles and quality standards of EVS. | ||
'''Each EVS Project promoter adheres to the provisions set out in this Charter.''' | '''Each EVS Project promoter adheres to the provisions set out in this Charter.''' | ||
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A solid partnership between EVS Sending, Host, Coordinating Organisations and the volunteer is the basis of every EVS project. Adequate matching between the volunteer profile and the tasks has to be in place. An EVS Agreement is signed by all the partners before the beginning of the Service. | A solid partnership between EVS Sending, Host, Coordinating Organisations and the volunteer is the basis of every EVS project. Adequate matching between the volunteer profile and the tasks has to be in place. An EVS Agreement is signed by all the partners before the beginning of the Service. | ||
* The Sending Organisation is in charge of the preparation and support of the volunteers before, during and after the EVS Services. | * The Sending Organisation is in charge of the preparation and support of the volunteers before, during and after the EVS Services. | ||
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* The Coordinating Organisation (applicant) has the role of facilitating the implementation of the project by offering administrative and quality support to all project partners and enabling their networking. | * The Coordinating Organisation (applicant) has the role of facilitating the implementation of the project by offering administrative and quality support to all project partners and enabling their networking. | ||
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+ | '''<u><big>EVS principles to be ensured</big></u>''' | ||
* The non-formal learning and intercultural dimension, through a clear definition of a learning plan for the volunteer. | * The non-formal learning and intercultural dimension, through a clear definition of a learning plan for the volunteer. | ||
* The service dimension through a clear definition of the non-profit-making character of the project and the volunteer tasks. Full-time service and active role of the volunteer in implementing the activities have to be ensured. EVS volunteer activities must not replace any employment. | * The service dimension through a clear definition of the non-profit-making character of the project and the volunteer tasks. Full-time service and active role of the volunteer in implementing the activities have to be ensured. EVS volunteer activities must not replace any employment. | ||
* The benefit to and the contact with the local community. | * The benefit to and the contact with the local community. | ||
− | * EVS is free of charge for the volunteers, except for a possible contribution to the travel costs (maximum | + | * EVS is free of charge for the volunteers, except for a possible contribution to the travel costs (maximum 10% of travel costs). |
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* Accessibility and Inclusion: when recruiting EVS volunteers, the organisations maintain the overall accessibility of EVS for all young people, without prejudice related to ethnic group, religion, sexual orientation, political opinion, etc. If the project targets volunteers with fewer opportunities, facilities and capacity in providing tailor-made preparation, and support have to be in place. | * Accessibility and Inclusion: when recruiting EVS volunteers, the organisations maintain the overall accessibility of EVS for all young people, without prejudice related to ethnic group, religion, sexual orientation, political opinion, etc. If the project targets volunteers with fewer opportunities, facilities and capacity in providing tailor-made preparation, and support have to be in place. | ||
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+ | '''<u><big>EVS quality standards to be ensured</big></u>''' | ||
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''Support to the volunteer'' | ''Support to the volunteer'' | ||
* before, during and after the EVS Services, in particular in crisis prevention and management; | * before, during and after the EVS Services, in particular in crisis prevention and management; | ||
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* Each EVS volunteer is entitled to receive a Youthpass. | * Each EVS volunteer is entitled to receive a Youthpass. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 8 March 2011
The European Voluntary Service (EVS) Charter is part of the Youth in Action Programme Guide and highlights the roles of EVS Sending, Host and Coordinating Organisations and the main principles and quality standards of EVS. Each EVS Project promoter adheres to the provisions set out in this Charter.
EVS partnership A solid partnership between EVS Sending, Host, Coordinating Organisations and the volunteer is the basis of every EVS project. Adequate matching between the volunteer profile and the tasks has to be in place. An EVS Agreement is signed by all the partners before the beginning of the Service.
EVS principles to be ensured
EVS quality standards to be ensured Support to the volunteer
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