Laws and rules on volunteering
In France
There is a legal framework only for specific volunteering (abroad, for firemen, for civil services).
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In Europe
Definition of volunteering through voluntary service and Resolution of the European Parliament
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Worldwide
Universal declaration for volunteering
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The General Assembly of the United Nations and the Commission for Social Development have adopted various resolutions on volunteering
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