The Minister of Social Policy, Women and Migration, Joaquín Bascuñana, assists in Merida at the conclusion of the XI Congress of the Volunteer State, where he has confirmed that Murcia has been chosen to host this national meeting in 2009.
Bascuñana said it is a satisfaction that designation, because "this conference is the main volunteer meeting is held in our country and give us all the opportunity to learn about initiatives that follow from other communities, exchange experiences and acquire new knowledge" .
Responsible for Social Policy said that Murcia is ready to host this meeting and noted that "volunteerism in our region is very present in society.
However, more than 25,000 people that they serve selflessly and with different groups who regularly volunteering. "
The Ministry is working on the Strategic Plan of Volunteers, which, under the Regional Law on Volunteering articulate the efforts and actions of all social and economic actors who perform volunteer work.
The counselor explained that "among the objectives set for 2009, the Directorate General of Immigration and volunteering will intensify its efforts on training for volunteers, and to conduct awareness campaigns so that more people involved in voluntary movements.
Do not forget to volunteer that no special requirements are needed and that age is not an impediment, on the contrary, more and more older people working as volunteers, because they have more free time and want to continue to serve to society. "
Also, Bascuñana highlighted the good reception given to the portal "I Voluntario.com" launched by his department and that you access any citizen to get information on the actions, institutions and objectives of voluntary movement in the Region of Murcia.
Source: CARM