A two-day training on volunteering – from Law to Practice – was held on November 13 and 14 at the premises of Helvetas Serbia

The training was designed to strengthen the capacities of civil society organizations for effective management of volunteer programs. Through lectures and practical exercises, participants covered the key provisions of the Law on Volunteering, the obligations of volunteer organizers, as well as examples of good practices in planning, organizing, and monitoring volunteer activities. The training provided concrete tools for improving volunteer management, including processes for selection, motivation, coordination, and evaluation. Participants also had the opportunity to develop models that can contribute to greater citizen engagement in their communities and to strengthening local initiatives.

Unlike previous trainings, this session was led by colleagues from the partner organization CEPORA – Brankica Popović Ćitić and Lidija Bukvić, who, in addition to academic knowledge, have many years of practical experience working with volunteers and civil society organizations. Their expertise ensured that participants received concrete, applicable knowledge and tools for everyday work.