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1. Information providers

2. Key initiatives

Information providers

Several serve as key information providers, guiding young people toward diverse volunteering opportunities in Luxembourg and abroad:

• Service National de la Jeunesse (SNJ): the SNJ is in charge of supporting networks of volunteering organisations, assisting young volunteers and promoting volunteering opportunities. Through its platform, volontaires.lu, SNJ offers extensive details on local and international volunteering opportunities. This platform is crucial for young people seeking to engage in community service or international volunteer work.
• Eurodesk: This network provides timely and relevant information about mobility opportunities across Europe, facilitating access to volunteering programs such as the European Solidarity Corps, which are popular among Luxembourg's youth. Eurodesk EU maintains a comprehensive online portal that lists available volunteering opportunities. This portal can be accessed at Eurodesk Volunteering Programs.
• Agence Nationale pour l’Information des Jeunes (ANIJ): ANIJ offers resources on various aspects of youth life, including volunteering, ensuring young people are well-informed about their civic engagement options.
• Anefore: As the national agency for Erasmus+ in Luxembourg, Anefore supports various educational and training projects that include volunteering components, helping to promote active citizenship and personal development among young people.
• Maison de l’orientation: This multi-service centre guides young people in their educational and career choices, including opportunities for volunteering. It provides resources and counselling that help integrate volunteering as a valuable aspect of career development.
• Agence du bénévolat: the Agence du Bénévolat serves as a platform that facilitates connections between volunteers and a wide array of non-profit organisations. It offers comprehensive resources and support services that help individuals find volunteering opportunities that match their skills and interests. 
  Information on volunteering opportunities is disseminated in direct contact with interested young people and through online platforms. These organisations use websites, publications, and direct outreach such as workshops and school visits to communicate opportunities and the benefits of volunteering.

Information on volunteering opportunities is disseminated in direct contact with interested young people and through online platforms. These organisations use websites, publications, and direct outreach such as workshops and school visits to communicate opportunities and the benefits of volunteering.

Key initiatives

Luxembourg has several key initiatives designed to raise awareness and engage young people in volunteering activities:

• Information Sessions: The Service National de la Jeunesse (SNJ) is the leading organisation which regularly organises info-sessions, providing insights into the different volunteering opportunities. These seminars are essential for explaining the processes involved and the benefits of various programs. Such sessions happen regularly in local antennas of the SNJ, in secondary schools and online. They can be individual or group sessions.
• Mandatory support of school dropouts: The SNJ receives lists of students who have dropped out from all high schools on a monthly basis; the Counselling & Support team contacts these young individuals to present them with various opportunities such as internships, workshops, and voluntary service.
• Volontaires.lu Platform: SNJ’s platform is a comprehensive resource that not only lists volunteering opportunities but also provides detailed information about each program. It includes guidelines on how to apply and what participants can expect from their volunteering experience.
• Promotion during youth events: The SNJ actively participates in various events and fairs to present itself, effectively engaging with the community and raising awareness about the opportunities available for youth volunteering and engagement.
• Campaign and events about volunteering from the Agence du Bénévolat: the agency organises training and networking events, like the "Journée du bénévolat" of the campaing "Ech si Benevole", that enhance the volunteering experience.

There are also initiatives to promote international volunteering and EU mobility programs:

• Testimonials on the European Youth Portal: The European Youth Portal features stories from young people who have participated in volunteering projects across Europe. These testimonials are used to illustrate the personal and professional benefits of volunteering, serving as an inspirational tool for potential volunteers.
• Eurodesk Time to Move Campaign: Eurodesk organises the annual "Time to Move" campaign around October, which involves a series of events across Europe designed to inform young people about mobility opportunities. These events often highlight volunteering among other types of mobility like studying and working abroad.
• Promotion through Schools: In collaboration with educational institutions, these information providers facilitate sessions and distribute materials that inform students about the value of volunteering. This collaboration helps integrate volunteering into the broader educational experience of students. Once a year, the SNJ contacts the Educational Support and Guidance Services and the Psychosocial and Scholastic Assistance Services at high schools to offer information sessions for their final year classes. High schools can either request these sessions individually or invite the SNJ to their orientation day, where the SNJ can set up a booth to promote the voluntary service.
• Promotion of mobility and volunteering through the European Youth Card: this initiative is supported by the European Youth Card Association, providing a range of benefits, including substantial discounts on travel, accommodation, cultural activities, and services across Europe for young people everywhere and especially young volunteers.

These factual initiatives and resources play a crucial role in promoting youth volunteering in Luxembourg and abroad, ensuring that young people have the information and support needed to engage in meaningful volunteer work both locally and internationally.