1. Be volunteer

2. About volunteerism
Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society. It is offering time, energy and skills of one's own free will. It is an extension of being a good neighbour, transforming a collection of houses into a community, as people become involved in the improvement of their surroundings and choose to help others. By caring and contributing to change, volunteers decrease suffering and disparity, while they gain skills, self-esteem and change their lives. People work to improve the lives of their neighbours and, in return, enhance their own.

3. About volunteerism
Every day, thousands of people voluntarily give their time and talent to thousands of organizations across Romania. They give their time freely and with no expectation of monetary reward. Their hours of service ensure that many activities are accomplished and many people are helped. They build houses for the homeless, care for the elderly, and provide counseling and support services. They are youth group leaders, program coordinators, coaches and fundraisers. They represent every walk of life - professional, homemaker, student, retiree - as well as every age and cultural group.

4. Benefits to the Volunteer
- Learn or develop new skills - Develop and interact with a new social network -  both personal and professional - Improve your health – people who volunteer on a regular basis are proven to less likely suffer from heart disease, less likely suffer from depression, visit the doctor/hospital less often, and live over a year longer than non-volunteers - Be a part of your community and making it a better place - Students who volunteer receive higher grades and are less likely to drop out or get in trouble than students who don’t volunteer - Explore new interests and hobbies - Generate a sense of achievement

5. Youth volunteering
The European Commission is organising a major five-day event in the Italian city of Florence to promote Youth on the Move, the Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at encouraging young people to study abroad to improve their job prospects. The idea of the campaign is to provide young people with practical advice about support available for study, training or volunteering abroad.