The Centre for European Volunteering (CEV) will host its Autumn Volunteering Congress 2025 in Brussels on October 14–16, 2025. This congress is one of the most important gatherings in Europe for volunteer organisations, policymakers, and community leaders.
This year’s event will focus on inclusion in volunteering, volunteer management, and the future of European volunteer policies. Details:
📅 Dates: 14–16 October 2025
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium
🗓 Highlights:
- “SLIPS” – Discussion Forum: Exploring Service Learning Training for Primary School Teachers
- “SLIPSTREAM” – Delving deeper into the role and potential of Service Learning in Central and South East Europe, including a networking dinner
- “VERA 2025” – Getting Inclusive Volunteering in Europe (#GIVE) Campaign & BEV2030 Seminar
- CEV General Assembly (For CEV Members only)European Parliament Stakeholder Exchange Meeting (Oct 16) – a high-level discussion with policymakers and MEPs on the future of volunteering in Europe.
- “European Volunteering Capitals Candidates Community” Roundtable (For EVCCC Members only)
- “VERA 2025” – REVIVE Evaluation Meeting + Networking Cocktail EP Volunteering Interest Group Stakeholder Exchange Meeting & SLIPS Final Conference – Service Learning in Youth Policies
- European Volunteering Capital Candidates Community (EVCCC) Seminar, including discussion on the 10th Anniversary of the Catalan Volunteering Law and the European Volunteering Capital Candidates 2027 presentations (For all delegates)
- Networking Cocktail
The congress will feature speakers such as Lejla Šehić Relić (President of CEV), Gabriella Civico (Director of CEV), and several representatives from volunteer networks across Europe.
TEAM IV Community of Practice Meeting
Alongside the congress, CEV will also host the TEAM IV (Training European Active Mentors for Inclusive Volunteering) Community of Practice Meeting on October 14, 2025.
This initiative focuses on training mentors who support volunteers with disabilities, creating inclusive opportunities and building stronger volunteer networks. The project brings together organisations from Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, and Belgium, aiming to share best practices and develop accessible training materials across Europe.
Why Attend?
- Connect with leaders of volunteering organisations across Europe.
- Learn about innovative approaches to inclusive volunteering.
- Gain first-hand insights from policymakers and practitioners shaping the future of volunteering.
- Access resources and downloadable materials to apply within your own organisation or project.
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👉 Full programme and registration details are available at the Centre for European Volunteering (CEV).
Conclusion
The CEV Autumn Volunteering Congress 2025 in Brussels is a key opportunity to exchange knowledge, strengthen European volunteering networks, and promote inclusion. If you’re engaged in volunteering or community development, this congress is not to be missed.
