This edition will be dedicated to Solidarity and Fairness. We will celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe with an exhibition dedicated to Europeans who have made a difference in society.
The week will kick-off at the European Parliament in Brussels with over 1000 participants, mainly young people, who will exchange their ideas and views during a full day of activities.
The Kick-off event will take place on 24 April 2026 from 9.15 to 11.00 am in the Hemicycle of the European Parliament. The opening by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, will be followed by a High-level session featuring dynamic paired conversations between high level speakers and inspirational young people.
Further information and resources
This edition will be dedicated to Solidarity and Fairness. We will celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe with an exhibition dedicated to Europeans who have made a difference in society.
The week will kick-off at the European Parliament in Brussels with over 1000 participants, mainly young people, who will exchange their ideas and views during a full day of activities.
The Kick-off event will take place on 24 April 2026 from 9.15 to 11.00 am in the Hemicycle of the European Parliament. The opening by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, will be followed by a High-level session featuring dynamic paired conversations between high level speakers and inspirational young people.
Further information and resources
- education youth empowerment