1. (MICHAELA LIPCAKOVA- TATIANA MATULAYOVA - JULIANA HAJDUKOVA) Volunteering as a way to age actively in practice of the Presov Volunteer Center

2. Content of the presentation Generation theory Volunteering as a part of civic participation (project Grundtvig - Participation, Identity, Integration and Remembrance: European Puzzle II) Good Practis Available at http://pdcentrum.weebly.com/

3. Generation theory Childhood Adolescence Adulthood (marriage, family...) Old age/Elders Socio-cultural context Volunteer experience

4. Main aims of Presov Volunteer Centre in relation to seniors: Create opportunities for volunteering Strengthen volunteer status Support of active participation of seniors in all aspects

5. Seniors and society. What do we need to change? public, organizations experts debates media © The European Commission

6. How to do it? Education: NGO leaders and coordinators, conferences, round tables.. Research: National research on volunteering in Slovakia 2011 NGO networking: "Market of volunteer opportunities„ Promotion/awarding: website, publications (available at http://pdcentrum.weebly.com/), organizing „Days of active volunteering“, awarding of volunteers in Presov region...

7. „Regional Heart on Palm“ YearsNumber of nomineesNumber of awarded people 200171 2002116 2004135 2005115 2006136 2007155 2008205 2009177 2010167 20112410 Total14757 Number of awarded seniors approximately more than 50%

8. Awarded seniors: areas of interests in volunteering Culture: involvement in the establishment of the historic rooms "craftsman house" in the village Víťaz, manual assistance in equipment and renovation of the church, leadership of Roma folk group Activities for seniors: tours, excursions, anniversary celebrations, informal meetings, gala program for seniors Environmental protection: regulation of forest trails, water wells, the removal of fallen trees, new tree planting Help people with problems: - visiting and activities for oncological patients, - aid for mothers in need, - domestic violence victims (providing social and legal counseling, organizing collections, meetings with experts), - incresing awareness about disabled people in the regional media; work with physically and mentally disabled children, - integration of handicapped and socially disadvantaged people, - sponsorship procurement (for Slovak Blind and Partially Sighted Union - purchase tools for blind), - preparation of projects, obtaining funding and non-material assistance for Roma children, youth and adults; establisment community centre in Chminianske Jakubovany Youth work: scouting

10. Service learning as a challenge intergenerational solidarity cooperation with the town of Presov research methodical guide

11. PRESOV VOLUNTARY CENTER UL. 17. NOVEMBRA 11, 080 01 PRESOV E-MAIL: pdcoz11@gmail.com http://pdcentrum.weebly.com Thank you for your attention