Luxemburg

 

- Word for volunteering : Volontariat.

- Words for associations: asbl, association sans but lucratif (non profit organisations).

In Luxemburg, there is a distinction between ‘bénévolat’ and ‘volontariat’. ‘Bénévolat’ is defined as a freely chosen commitment, without financial remuneration, in an activity for the benefit of another or the community. It must occur within the structures of an organisation, and outside normal family relations or those based on friendship. The concept of ‘volontariat’, on the other hand, was more recently defined by the establishment of the 1999 Law on Voluntary Service, and exclusively refers to a person who carries out voluntary service.

For further information, see the report of the European Commission on volunteering in Luxemburg.

Agence du bénévolat

 

The Agency for Volunteering was founded in 2003 by the Association for Volunteering. The Agency works in many sectors such as sport, culture, youth, environment. Its main functions are:

- to receive volunteers;

- to organise seminars and conferences;

- to create a contact between associations and volunteers;

- to support non-profit organisations;

- to inform the general public.

 

Agence du bénévolat

112, boulevard Général Patton

L - 2312 Luxembourg

Tel : +352 26 12 10 30

Fax : +352 26 12 10 20

E-mail : agence.benevolat@pt.lu

Web site: http://www.benevolat.lu

 

Association du Bénévolat Luxembourg asbl

Web site : http://www.gouvernement.lu

 

Conseil supérieur du Bénévolat

 Web site: http://www.gouvernement.lu

 

AMIPERAS

Edmée Mangers-Anen

PB 2234

1022 Luxemburg

Tel. : +325 402222

 

CEPS/INSTEAD

Rue Emile Mark 44, B.P. 48

L-4501 Differdange , Luxembourg

Tel. : +352 58 58 55 - 1

Fax: +352 58 55 60

E-mail : gaston.schaber@ceps.lu

Web site : http://www.ceps.lu