“The CPV advocates for a more ambitious and comprehensive approach to volunteering, given the sector’s social, economic, and civilizational relevance,” stated the confederation in a press release.
The organization emphasizes that “volunteering in Portugal involves millions of citizens and tens of thousands of organizations, playing a crucial role in building more supportive and cohesive communities.”
The confederation believes this “often invisible contribution” should be “recognized more clearly and effectively,” urging that the party programs for the anticipated legislative elections on May 18 identify, together with “civil society and sector agents, a volunteering agenda that acknowledges its social value.”
The CPV requests recognition as the “civil society representative of this sector,” which has a “truly cross-cutting impact on society.”
The confederation argues that volunteers should be exempt from paying for Criminal Record Certificates and calls for a political commitment to “review volunteering legislation.”
“The CPV hopes that these proposals will be seriously considered by the parties” and is open to negotiating with the parliamentary majority following the elections.
The organization comprises dozens of volunteer associations nationwide and aims to represent the sector to political power and civil society.
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