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Two young men from Italy and Belgium work together as volunteers in the Youth (30/10/2010)

The Department of Youth, directed by María Dolores Sánchez, with the collaboration of two young men from Italy and Belgium to work as volunteers in the Informajoven, in the service of European Programmes and Language Club.

These two young people participating in the European Voluntary Service Programme, the European Commission program "Youth in Action."

Around 150 young people have participated in Murcia volunteer projects in Europe and Latin America, under this program, since 1995.

The European Voluntary Service, is funded by the European Commission and coordinated by the Department of Education and Youth.

Also, Youth welcomes young volunteers from other countries that develop their volunteer work in local youth spaces, the Center and programs Informajoven European Youth Projects and Youth Exchanges.

Since the project launched Youth has hosted 48 foreign volunteers.

The European Voluntary Service in the city of Murcia is intended to encourage youth interest in participating in Murcia international solidarity activities to enable them to reside in another country, learn a language, along with different cultures and gain personal and professional skills will help them improve their skills in seeking employment.

To participate in this initiative young people who want aged between 18 and 30.

Young people working on projects accredited by the European Commission.

The volunteer program lasts between 6 and 12 months.

The European Commission funded accommodation, food, international transport, spending money and medical insurance.

Volunteers must cooperate on projects as assigned.

During 2010, 20 young people participating in this program Murcia.

In addition, the Youth Council develops voluntary service projects in Latin America, financed by the European Commission.

The 'Preventing violence build equality' has allowed 24 young people, including 10 from Murcia, develop their volunteering in Ecuador, Uruguay, Mexico and Brazil.

Youth interested in participating in this experience may register at the Youth Service, located on the street chronicler Valcárcel (Murcia).

Projects can be initiated at any time of year.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia

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