What is volunteering for the Alliance

The Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations is an International Non-Governmental Youth Organisation. It represents national voluntary service organisations that promote intercultural understanding, peace, democratic participation and equality, in the spirit of respect for universal human rights.

The Alliance, founded in 1982, is presently made up of 50 members from 28 countries in Europe, Asia and America. Each member organisation runs an annual programme of International Volunteer Projects in their own country and exchanges volunteers with each other following the Alliance Quality Charter. Every year an average of 13.000 young volunteers participate in more than 1200 local community projects organised by member organisations.

The Latest News from The Alliance

Here you can follow the latest developments in International Voluntary Service from Alliance activities and initiatives.

Happy international women’s day!

Published: 08/03/2019

Greetings from the Gender Equality Working Group of the Alliance on International Women's Day 2019!

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Happy International Volunteer Day – 5th December 2018

Published: 05/12/2018

The Alliance wishes a wonderful International Volunteer Day to all volunteers and IVS organisations! Check more details in the news.

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Urgent Call from the International Voluntary Service Movement on the occasion of the Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP24)

Published: 05/12/2018

From 4th December 2018 the UN summit on Climate will take place in Katowice, Poland. The Alliance is represented there by a wonderful team of volunteers. Read here more information!

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Alliance e-learning platform is available for all interested persons

Published: 20/11/2018

Check here how to use this on-line resource and enjoy your learning experience!

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Calendar of Alliance’ Activities