Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-06-12-Speech-2-286-500"
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"The percentage of people undertaking voluntary activities in Lithuania is much lower than in other EU Member States. According to a European Commission report, less than 10% of Lithuanians volunteer from time to time, compared to 40% of Austrians, Swedes and Britons. The majority of Lithuanians who volunteer are mostly aged 15-19 and this is connected with school activities. The Lithuanian rate is also much lower than the EU average (23%). In some cases, the difference is huge – more than 15% of Irish and Finnish people volunteer in sport. In Lithuania, the rate is just 0.1%. Why is the rate of volunteering so low in Lithuania? This is partly linked to the poorly developed voluntary sector in Lithuania. A Vilnius University survey revealed that 26% of Lithuanians do not know where and how to participate in voluntary programmes. Lithuanians lack guidance and structures from those running the country who have neglected civil society. I believe that voluntary opportunities are important for Lithuanian society as an expression of citizens’ participation in all areas of social life. Voluntary activities are important for the development of democratic values, human dignity and equality."@en1
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