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Volunteerism Is the Foundation of Sport and Diaspora Systems
Author Nada Rochevska Sports Volunteer Management Expert For years, efforts to capture volunteerism have focused on scale, how many people volunteer, how many hours they contribute, and what the economic replacement value might be. What is not measured remains largely invisible in policy and decision-making processes. This reflects a broader shift, from viewing volunteerism…
ASV 2025: A Year of Building Bridges Through Sport and Volunteering
As we close out 2025, we look back on a transformative year. This was a defining year for the Association for Sport and Volunteering (ASV), marked by rapid growth, international networking, and the successful completion of our most ambitious project to date. 2025 was the year we turned our vision into concrete action, expanded our…
ASV at the Atlas Winter Cup 2025: Making Waves of Inclusion
While the medals have been awarded and the pool at the Boris Trajkovski Sports Center has quieted down, the impact of the Atlas Winter Cup 2025 continues to resonate with us. This December, the Association for Sport and Volunteering (ASV) had the privilege of partnering in Skopje’s most inspiring sporting events. This event intentionally brings…
Opening day of the Regional Conference “Bridges of Experience” in Skopje
The opening day of the regional conference “Bridges of Experience: Boosting Senior Volunteering for Sustainable Development across the Balkans” successfully concluded on 24 November 2025 at the Parliamentarian Club in Skopje. The event brings together key regional and European actors committed to strengthening senior volunteering as a driver of social cohesion, knowledge transfer, and sustainable…
Volunteer Opportunity/ Skopje, North Macedonia
Be part of something meaningful Join the team behind the scene We are seeking dedicated, professional, and enthusiastic volunteers to support the high-level **Regional EU Conference: “Bridges of Experience”** on **24–25 November 2025**. Your contribution is vital to **promoting and strengthening Senior Volunteering across the Balkans** ahead of the UN International Year of Volunteers 2026…
SKOPJE TO HOST FIRST REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON VOLUNTEERING- Bridges of Experience: Boosting Senior Volunteering for Sustainable Development across the Balkans
Join us at the first regional conference on Volunteering – “Bridges of Experience: Boosting Senior Volunteering for Sustainable Development across the Balkans” that will take place on 24–25 November 2025 in Skopje, organised by Association for Sport & Volunteering -Асоцијација за спорт и волонтерство, Confederation of European Senior Expert Services , IDUEP Institute, and CEV…
Во тек се подготовките за Регионалната конференција за волонтерство во Скопје
Во рамки на заедничка иницијатива со нашите локални партнери – IDUEP Institute (Institute for Good Governance and Euro-Atlantic Perspectives) – и партнерите од Брисел, Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) и Centre for European Volunteering (CEV), беа одржани серија подготвителни состаноци за претстојната Регионална конференција „Мостови на искуство: Зајакнување на волонтерство за одржлив развој на Балканот“, која ќе се одржи…
ASV at the CEV Autumn Volunteering Congress 2024
Last week, our president, Nada Rochevska, had the privilege of representing the Association for Sport and Volunteering (ASV) at the CEV Autumn Volunteering Congress 2024 in Brussels. This incredible event brought together over 140 participants, including volunteer organizations, centers, national agencies, municipalities, sports events, and clubs from across Europe. The Congress was a hub of…
Association for Sport and Volunteering (ASV): Empowering Communities Through Sports and Volunteerism
Founded in Summer 2024, ASV Embarks on a Journey of Inclusion and Impact In the heart of a warm summer evening in 2024, the Association for Sport and Volunteering (ASV) was born out of a shared passion for positive change. With unwavering love, a clear goal, and the support of a dedicated team of…
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Measuring What Matters: Why Volunteering Must Become Visible in Systems, Policy and Practice
Volunteering is often described through numbers: how many people volunteered, how many hours they gave, and what economic value their contribution represents. These numbers matter. They help institutions, governments, organizations and communities understand the scale of volunteering. They also help make a case for investment, recognition and support. But numbers alone do not tell the…
Sport volunteering needs a new paradigm
Nada Rochevska, Sport Volunteer Management Expert | Ecosystem Builder & Policy Advisor May 19, 2026 I have been spending a lot of time reflecting on the recently launched 2026 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR). The data provides a staggering baseline: 2.1 billion people volunteer globally every single month (SWVR, 2026). This is an…
Civil Society Week 2026 reminded us why civil society matters more than ever.
Held in Brussels from 2 to 5 March 2026, Civil Society Week 2026 brought together organisations, activists, institutions, youth representatives, volunteers, and community leaders from across Europe to reflect on one essential idea: strong societies are built when people are included, heard, and empowered to act. Throughout the week, important conversations took place on democracy,…
Во тек се подготовките за Регионалната конференција за волонтерство во Скопје
Во рамки на заедничка иницијатива со нашите локални партнери – IDUEP Institute (Institute for Good Governance and Euro-Atlantic Perspectives) – и партнерите од Брисел, Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES) и Centre for European Volunteering (CEV), беа одржани серија подготвителни состаноци за претстојната Регионална конференција „Мостови на искуство: Зајакнување на волонтерство за одржлив развој на Балканот“, која ќе се одржи…