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Global Research Study
on Volunteerism Policies
and Legislation Since 2001
FORUM
Dublin, Ireland26 June 2008
Mae Chao, UNV
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General Assembly Resolution:Recommendations on support for volunteering
Recalling the General Assembly recommendedthe promotion of the involvement of volunteersin social developmentby encouragingGovernments, taking into account the views of
all actors, to develop comprehensive strategiesand programmes by raising public awarenessabout the value and opportunities ofvolunteerism and by facilitating an enabling
environment for individuals and other actors ofcivil society to engage in voluntary activities,and the private sector to support suchactivities
10 January 2002, A/RES/56/38
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Volunteerism InfrastructureDevelopment
Four Key Factors: Reach a common understanding of
volunteerism and a shared appreciation ofits value.
Establish and nurture an enablingenvironment
Adopt a diversity of approaches tomobilizing and facilitating volunteerism
Ensure sustainable funding
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A joint projectof the International
Federation
of Red Cross andRed Crescent
Societies,
the Inter-Parliamentary Union
and
United NationsVolunteers: 2004
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Goals
Identify changes in laws, regulations, and
policies governing volunteers, highlightingexperiences from all regions of the worldsince 2001
Provide an overview of different policyapproaches in providing an enablingframework for volunteering---analyzeeffectiveness, how to promote, resources
Highlight lessons learned on content as wellas process
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Expected Outputs
Research Report
Guidance note for use by government,parliamentarians, CSOs, volunteers, the UN,and other stakeholders with sample policies,
model provisions, recommended practices Research Template for future reviews
Roster of experts able to consult with policy-makers on development of volunteer relatedpolicies/legislation
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Project Approach
1. Survey the regions to identify those countrieswith significant changes since 2001
2. Select for in-depth study based on the criteria
defined in the Research Template,approximately 24 countries to identifylearnings for their regions and gloablly
3. The above plus a literature review will formthe basis of the outputs.
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Previews from Survey
At least 73 countries have adopted or introduced
new laws or policies to promote volunteerismsince 2001
In Europe, 35 countries passed or introducedvolunteer law (16 since 2005)
Sub-Saharan Africa: 12
Latin America:10
CIS: 7 Asia: 5
South Pacific: 4
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Areas Addressed by Policies
Promote awareness, legitimacy and status of
volunteering
Change regulations which discouragevolunteering
Government commitment for the establishmentof a volunteer participation or promotionschemes
Define the rights and responsibilities ofvolunteers generally or for specific focus area
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Examples Niger: national Decree on Volunteerism2007
Framework for volunteerism activities Increases opportunities for youth to gain skillsand increase employability
Built increased trust and alliances between
government, CSOs and businesses
Macedonia: Law on Volunteering 2007
Legal definition of volunteering Addresses work place safety and
reimbursement of expenses
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More Examples
South Africa: 2004 Immigration Act Amendment includes provision for the granting of visas tointernational volunteers
Bolivia: 2005 law
Mobilization of volunteers for emergencies
Short term public health insurance coverage Academic credit in public and private
universities
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Timeline
Global survey: June 2008
In-Depth Country Studies: Summer
Draft Document: Late Fall
Review and Feedback Process: End of Year
Expected Publication Date: 1st Quarter 2009
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Questions? Comments?