O projektu

Volunteering can't exist without organisations! We developed and implemented inclusive strategies within volunteer invovling organisations (ViOs), offering recommendations and practical advice to create more inclusive volunteer programs and environments, and to increase opportunities for people with disabilities.

Evaluation: Summary of results of existing situation in NGOs 

The summary report presents responses from 80 organizations across four countries (Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Lithuania). The questions covered topics such as the focus of their activities, organizational barriers, volunteer numbers, and the involvement of volunteers with disabilities or disadvantages. It is available in five languages:

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Concept for contacting and convincing potential hosting organizations

The concept provides strategies for contacting and convincing volunteer involving organizations to employ volunteers with disabilities.

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Curriculum for training on inclusive volunteering for volunteer coordinators

The training covers topics such as volunteer empowerment, managing different types of disabilities , conflict resolution, and communication strategies like simplified language. The curriculum is available in five languages:

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Pool of volunteer positions on local level

Partners identified  inclusive volunteer positions at the local level, ensuring accessible information about these opportunities and making them available to people with disabilities through adapted platforms or dedicated websites.

In Italy and the Czech Republic, host organizations preferred not to offer specific positions in advance. Instead, they want to match volunteers individually with activities based on the volunteer's disability, personality, and the availability of inclusion buddies.

Interested volunteers can contact the Czech organisation (Dobrovolnické centrum, z.s.)

In Italian, there is a digital board section with inclusive volunteer positions in Palermo.

In Lithuania, there is a map with inclusive volunteer positions in Panevėžys-

In Germany, there is a platform with inclusive volunteer positions in Passau.

Policy Recommendations

The Policy recommendations on how to promote and support inclusive volunteering are suggestions for volunteer centers and organizations welcoming open volunteering to promote and facilitate volunteer opportunities that are accessible and welcoming to
diverse groups of participants. The recommendations are available in five languages:

In English    In Czech    In German    In Italian    In Lithuanian

Guideline "Setup of local networks on inclusive volunteering" 

For inclusive volunteering to succeed, particularly at the local level, it is essential to establish a strong network of organizations—including both volunteer and host organizations—that collaborate effectively. This guideline suggests activities and tools for building such a network. It is available in five languages:

In English    In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Photobook "Everyone can volunteer!"

The photobook presents good practices of inclusive volunteering. It is available in five languages:

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Promotional material for volunteer involving organisations

The promotional video is intended to convince organisations that volunteering is possible for everyone.

Youtube video (Subtitles are available in English, Czech, German, Italian and Lithuanian.)

Leaflet in English  Leaflet in Czech  Leaflet in German   Leaflet in Italian  Leaflet in Lithuanian

Concept for an info sesssion for caretakers

The aim of this document is to share a model for organizing an information session for caretakers of people with disabilities to promote volunteering. It presents the timetable for the information session and a set of tools that are necessary for the tasks, training, etc. It is available in five languages:

 In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Manual and policy recommendations for supporting volunteers with disabilities and mental health issues 

The objective of the manual for the caregivers is to create a tool for caregivers to enable people with disabilities to volunteer and take an active part in the volunteering system.

 In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Counselling services for parents and staff: Overcoming fears and prejudices

Counselling services for parents and staff on overcoming fears and prejudices is an important area for creating a positive environment both at home and in the workplace. In order to effectively address the fears, prejudices and misconceptions about volunteering experienced by people with disabilities, we have developed a comprehensive and coherent programme of counselling services for both parents and employees. This programme is designed not only to educate but also to empower stakeholders by providing them with the information they need about local and international volunteering opportunities and their benefits for persons with disabilities. It is available in five languages:

 In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Manual for coordinators 

This manuals helps volunteer coordinators to organize volunteering activities about accessibility. It is available in five languages:

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Training course for volunteers with disabilities

This manual helps to organize a training course for volunteers with disabilities. It is available in five languages:

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Concept for info session

This publication aims at sharing a model for the delivery of an info session for people with disability where to promote volunteering. It is available in five languages:

In English    In Czech    In German    In Italian    In Lithuanian 

Presentation "Volunteer's rights and responsibilities"

This presentation gives an overview of the rights and responsibilities in easy language. It can be used for training of volunteers with disabilities and is available in five languages:

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Matching strategy

Our matching strategy explains how to match volunteers with disabilities and inclusion buddies. It is available in five languages:

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Questionnaire for potential volunteers

With this questionnaire, you can match a volunteer with a volunteer position based on their strengths, interests, and availability. It is available in five languages:

In English   In English (easy to understand)   In Czech (easy to understand)    In Italian (easy to understand) 

In German In German (easy to understand)    In Lithuanian (easy to understand) 

Photobook "Everyone can volunteer!" in easy language

The photobook will present good practices of inclusive volunteering in easy language to promote volunteering among people with cognitive disabilties. It is available in five languages:

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Promotional Video 

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

The perception of pwd just being receiver needs to be changed, and therefore it is important to showcase, that they can be not only receivers of help but helping themselves and being active citizens. To achieve this, we have developed the following materials:

Exhibition "Everyone can volunteer!"

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian   In Lithuanian

Stakeholder breakfast

Each partner organized several stakeholder breakfasts  in order to gain the support and expertise of important stakeholders in our local communities. We have summarised our experiences and tips in the concept for stakeholder breakfasts. It is available in five languages:

In English    In Czech    In German    In Italian    In Lithuanian

Inclusive Volunteering Conference

To present our project results, we organised an international conference in Prague on 25 September 2024. In short, interactive ‘taster sessions’, participants learnt how volunteering can become more inclusive. Here you can find inspiration on how to organise such a conference:

Conference Program  Taster Sessions 

Policy recommendations for local, regional, national, and international stakeholders and policy makers on how to promote and support the implementation of inclusive volunteering

Based on the insights, achievements, and tools developed in the IMProVE 2.0 project, here are key policy recommendations for enhancing inclusive volunteering. By removing barriers and promoting accessibility, these guidelines help build a culture where everyone can contribute meaningfully to their communities, fostering a more equitable society. The recommendations are available in five languages:

In English   In Czech    In German    In Italian   In Lithuanan 

Promotional video "Everyone can volunteer" for the general public

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian (subtitles available)  In Lithuanian  (subtitles available)

Promotional video for experts

In English   In Czech   In German   In Italian  In Lithuanian  (subtitles available)