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Aarhus 2018

Aarhus 2018

In 2018, Aarhus and Central Denmark Region have held the title as European Volunteering Capital. The year focused on 3 programme tracks and 4 core values.   

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European Volunteering Capital Aarhus 2018

In 2018, Aarhus has held the title as European Volunteering Capital. The title is given each year by the European Volunteer Centre (CEV) to a European city or municipality which has been particularly notable in terms of volunteering. 

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