The main objective of the project was to enhance and strengthen the competencies, skills, and qualifications of young volunteer coordinators through the implementation of online training and mobile assessment tools. The specific objectives below have collectively contributed to the overarching goal of enhancing the skills of young volunteer coordinators and promoting a culture of recognition within the volunteering ecosystem: - Recognise the efforts of volunteers and standardise the results of recognition tools to support volunteers' personal and professional development. - Collect and share effective recognition tools to ensure a collaborative and informed approach to volunteer management. - Raise awareness of the significant contribution that employees who volunteer can make. - Adapt recognition methods to the needs of volunteers. - Integrate recognition into volunteer management systems to ensure sustained motivation and commitment among volunteers. The aim of the project was to create a comprehensive and standardised approach to recognising the valuable contribution of volunteers, thus fostering an environment conducive to meaningful and impactful youth volunteering experiences.
The main needs addressed by the project can be summarised as follows: Youth volunteer: • Greater recognition of volunteering and the skills it develops in young volunteers. • Better working conditions for young volunteers and opportunities for enriching work experiences. • Promoting intergenerational solidarity and encouraging transnational volunteering experiences. • Non-formal learning environment, emphasising an open-ended process that focuses on young people's needs, cultures and interests. Youth volunteer coordinators: • Skills development by improving and strengthening the competences, skills and qualifications of youth volunteer coordinators through online training and mobile assessment. • Quality and recognition of youth volunteering within organisations, emphasising a volunteer-based/volunteer-centred approach to quality, recognition and skills development. • Personal development and social capital as youth volunteering promotes personal development, builds self-esteem and contributes to the well-being of the community. In summary, the identified needs revolve around the recognition, support and enhancement of youth volunteering and the development of competent and effective youth volunteer coordinators.