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2. Voluntary Activities

2.7 Social inclusion through volunteering

Last update: 31 March 2025

Volunteering is an effective tool for social inclusion, especially for young people. The 2007 Law on Youth Voluntary Service provides comprehensive support and financial aid for young volunteers, covering expenses such as travel, training, accommodation, and even pocket money, to ensure that all youth can participate, regardless of their financial background. The law foresees that no taxes are to be imposed on volunteers' pocket money, food, accommodation or any other economic compensation granted to them. Furthermore, for young residents (national volunteers or long-term volunteers who are registered in Luxembourg) the burden of social security contributions is entirely assumed by the state. In this sense, volunteers are covered against sickness, accidents, professional illnesses, dependency, disability and old age.

Other tools like the European Youth Card, promotes social inclusion by providing young people and especially young volunteers with affordable access to travel and cultural opportunities across Europe. This accessibility helps ensure that volunteers from diverse backgrounds can explore new cultures and participate in various programs, supporting their cultural rights and personal growth.