Volunteers and concerned people will be told how to help easily!

You can show concern and interest in the fate of other people, join one of the volunteer organizations or choose a profession related to helping the older generation at the Conference of Volunteers and Concerned People “Helping is Easy” and the thematic exhibition “Volunteering of Saint Petersburg”.

Events designed to promote and popularize volunteerism and socially significant work, involve active young people in it, increase their awareness of the significance and features of this activity, exchange experience, identify and disseminate best practices, will be held in Saint Petersburg. They are organized by the ANO SoBytie with the support of the Committee for Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations. The event will take place in Pavilion H of the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center as part of the XVI International Forum “Older Generation”.

The Conference which will take place on October 13, will be attended by leading social sector practitioners, leaders of volunteer associations, representatives of educational institutions and other representatives of the expert community.

The following three sections are scheduled within the framework of the conference:

Section 1 “I want to help. The beginning. Helping professions and volunteering” will be aimed at orienting young people to master the profession of a social worker in educational institutions of Saint Petersburg. Representatives of educational institutions and social organizations will talk about the features of training and the practical side of work.

Section 2 “Initiatives and projects. Achievements and Prospects” will highlight the work of the city’s volunteer associations and involves introducing participants to implemented and scheduled projects, sharing experiences, discussing initiatives and successful practices.

Section 3 “Workshops” invites the participants to take part in various activities aimed at developing personal qualities and “soft skills”.

The thematic exhibition “Volunteerism of Saint Petersburg” will run from October 11 to 13 – during all three days of the “Older Generation” Forum.

This collective exhibition will bring together non-profit organizations, their regional branches and volunteer associations, activities of which are aimed at helping and caring for the older generation. Participation in the event was confirmed by “Volunteers of the Victory”, “Time of Opportunities”, “Dobrodomik”, “Kind City Petersburg”, “Happily Ever After”, “Maltese Help Service”, “Nevsky Angel”, “Russian Red Cross Society”, “Silver Age”, “Old Age for Joy”, “Bright life”. They will present their initiatives and projects, including: a canteen for the needy, auto volunteering, a program of household assistance for the elderly, psychological support, training in first aid skills and much more.

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Volunteers and concerned people will be told how to help easily!

You can show concern and interest in the fate of other people, join one of the volunteer organizations or choose a profession related to helping the older generation at the Conference of Volunteers and Concerned People “Helping is Easy” and the thematic exhibition “Volunteering of Saint Petersburg”.

Events designed to promote and popularize volunteerism and socially significant work, involve active young people in it, increase their awareness of the significance and features of this activity, exchange experience, identify and disseminate best practices, will be held in Saint Petersburg. They are organized by the ANO SoBytie with the support of the Committee for Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations. The event will take place in Pavilion H of the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center as part of the XVI International Forum “Older Generation”.

The Conference which will take place on October 13, will be attended by leading social sector practitioners, leaders of volunteer associations, representatives of educational institutions and other representatives of the expert community.

The following three sections are scheduled within the framework of the conference:

Section 1 “I want to help. The beginning. Helping professions and volunteering” will be aimed at orienting young people to master the profession of a social worker in educational institutions of Saint Petersburg. Representatives of educational institutions and social organizations will talk about the features of training and the practical side of work.

Section 2 “Initiatives and projects. Achievements and Prospects” will highlight the work of the city’s volunteer associations and involves introducing participants to implemented and scheduled projects, sharing experiences, discussing initiatives and successful practices.

Section 3 “Workshops” invites the participants to take part in various activities aimed at developing personal qualities and “soft skills”.

The thematic exhibition “Volunteerism of Saint Petersburg” will run from October 11 to 13 – during all three days of the “Older Generation” Forum.

This collective exhibition will bring together non-profit organizations, their regional branches and volunteer associations, activities of which are aimed at helping and caring for the older generation. Participation in the event was confirmed by “Volunteers of the Victory”, “Time of Opportunities”, “Dobrodomik”, “Kind City Petersburg”, “Happily Ever After”, “Maltese Help Service”, “Nevsky Angel”, “Russian Red Cross Society”, “Silver Age”, “Old Age for Joy”, “Bright life”. They will present their initiatives and projects, including: a canteen for the needy, auto volunteering, a program of household assistance for the elderly, psychological support, training in first aid skills and much more.

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