Activities of Malika BENARAB-ATTOU related to 2011/2293(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Cross-border voluntary activities in the EU (short presentation)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on recognising and promoting cross-border voluntary activities in the EU PDF (199 KB) DOC (130 KB)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas volunteering is an informal learning experience suitable for persons of all ages; whereas it offers benefits in terms of personal development, strengthening of civic values and European identity, intercultural learning, acquisition of social skills and professional opportunities, as well as contributing to the aims of the European Union’s (EU) policies on social inclusion, employment, education, development of skills and citizenship;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas volunteering is an important factor in creating social capital andlinks, a determining factor for development and in promoting socio- economic cohesion, and in view of the potential of voluntary labour as a valuable resourcecontribution within the Europe 2020 growth strategy;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas there is a huge variety between the different cultures, traditions, legal systems and organisational methods for volunteering in the EU Member States; in view of the persistence of various obstacles to its practice, since volunteering is not recognised in national law or in international law and must not be replaced by tasks which could potentially create paid jobs;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates the need to make volunteering accessible to immigrants and the Roma people too, as an essential element in encouraging their integration and social inclusion, with a view to furthering individual development and participation, the need to make volunteering accessible to all and especially to asylum seekers, refugees and resident immigrants particularly when they are unable to be employed;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5b. calls on the Member States to encourage employers, as part of their strategy for Corporate Social Responsibility, to support and encourage volunteering;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. AskUrges the national authorities, regional and local authorities and the EU to give financial and other support to the organisations involved in volunteering work, including all the associations and networks, with a view to enhancing their roles, activities and achievements for the benefit of society;