3 Amendments of Knut FLECKENSTEIN related to 2009/0072(CNS)
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Volunteeringary activities constitutes a rich non-formal learning experience which enables both the development of professionsocial skills and competences as well as, contribute to solidarity and constitute a major form of active civic participation. Actions carried out by volunteers of all ages are crucial to the development of democracy, one of the founding principles of the European Union, and contribute to the development of human resources and to the social cohesion. Voluntary activities have the potential to contribute to the personal growth and well-being of individuals and the harmonious development of European societies in terms of solidarity, social inclusion and prosperity.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
The Member States, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions will be closely associated in the activities in order to achieve the added value that an exchange of best practices at Community level, including between the EU institutions, entails.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – point A – point 1 – bullet point 1
Annex – point A – point 1 – bullet point 1
• high visibility events and forums for exchanging experience and good practices with the participation of European organisations or bodies active in the field of volunteering, representatives of employers' associations and unions, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Affairs Committee and the Committee of the Regions;