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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-04-21"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:The role of volunteering in contributing to economic and social cohesion (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"sk"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20080421.19.1-992"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-04-21-Speech-1-2172
lpv:speaker	lp:Anna Záborská2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union (including Libya) (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; DEVE (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Conference of Committee Chairs (2007-02-01--2009-07-13)3 chair; FEMM (2007-02-01--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Kresťanskodemokratické hnutie (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 member_of_the_bureau; EPP-ED (2004-08-31--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"I would like to speak on a very personal note. Although I am a member of the board of a large Slovak national association, the I know that the volunteers who act independently rather than through specialised associations also represent a ray of hope that penetrates the darkness of loneliness and support the fight against temptations of violence and egotism. What prompts a volunteer to care for others? The first element is the natural heartfelt enthusiasm of humans to help those around them. This is an almost existential principle of creating the human capital that is so in demand for the future of social cohesion in the regions. Volunteers experience happiness that goes beyond their work because they are willing to do their best for others, without expecting any reward. It is not enough just to meet people in financial difficulties: it is also essential to respond to their desire for values and their deepest wishes. Although the type of help we offer is important, what is even more important is the heart that offers this help. Irrespective of whether we are talking about a micro-project or a huge project, volunteering should always be a practical lesson, especially for young people, since it is an educational contribution to the culture of solidarity and togetherness, of offering one’s time and energy. For me, this is the most important contribution for both present and future generations and their coexistence."@en1

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