Contemporary Volunteering Study and Research in Europe: Special Issue (Voluntaris)
"This Special Issue of Voluntaris is the result of the collaborative efforts of both researchers and practitioners convened by the Centre for European Volunteering (CEV), co-financed by the EU Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values fund.
It attempts to plot a comprehensive and inclusive map of volunteering studies and research in Europe.
The selected topics: motivation, infrastructure, law, impact measurement, and politics, cover both traditional and new aspects of volunteer involvement.
Each thematic article includes a discussion of theories, three to four country-specific perspectives, an analysis of European trends, and a final synthesis.
This comparative lens highlights both national specificities and transnational convergences, inspiring a wide platform for future practice exchange, research and policy development.
We strive to ensure that the theoretical and empirical discussions are grounded in practical realities, and that insights from volunteer management, policy development, and civil society action are integrated with academic analysis."
Keywords: Volunteering, Europe, Research, Volunteer Involvement, Trends
