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5 December is the World Volunteer Day. Examples of how volunteering can contribute to building more inclusive, sustainable and just societies are provided by the voluntary services of the international Jesuit Xavier Network, including our Jesuit Volunteers (JV) program.

Democracies in crisis, growing social tensions throughout the world: Chile, Bolivia, Haiti, Syria, Lebanon, Nicaragua are just a few examples of a worrying global development that can also be felt in Europe, be it through new poverty, a drifting apart of society or "hate speech" in social media. In the midst of all these problems, International Voluntary Service is more important than ever to contribute to building a committed global civilian population.

An international Voluntary Service

  • connects people from different places, life realities and cultures, promotes the reduction of prejudices and the appreciation of diversity;
  • helps to develop values, skills and attitudes that are indispensable for building an egalitarian and peaceful world;
  • contributes to an understanding of global dynamics and unjust structures;
  • promotes a conscious commitment to a more just society and a simple and sustainable lifestyle;
  • makes a valuable contribution in the locations where it is used: In a mutual relationship, characterised by proximity and trust, a learning process is set in motion on both sides;
  • contribute to achieving the UN's sustainable development goals and promote global partnerships.

Over 900 people have volunteered for the German-language Jesuit missions in recent decades, formerly as European Volunteers (JEV) and Jesuit Mission Volunteers (JMV), and since 2012 as Jesuit Volunteers (JV). Currently 20 volunteers are working in Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

The updated website jesuit-volunteers.org https://www.jesuit-volunteers.org/startseite provides insights into the Jesuit Volunteers programme, information about volunteer positions, activities and experiences on site as well as the application process

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