Registration opens for the CEV Spring Volunteering Congress 2027 in Ireland

The programme will also feature the Multiplier Event of the Erasmus+ REAL project. Source: Pexels.

The event will take place on 28–29 April in Ennis, European Volunteering Capital 2027, bringing together the European volunteering community for two days of exchange, learning and networking.

The Centre for European Volunteering (CEV) has opened registration for its Spring Volunteering Congress 2027, which will take place on 28–29 April in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. The town, designated European Volunteering Capital 2027, will host representatives of organisations, public authorities and volunteering networks from across Europe.

The congress will provide an opportunity to exchange experiences, explore new approaches to volunteering and strengthen cooperation among organisations working to promote active citizenship and community participation.

One of the main highlights of the programme will be the Multiplier Event of the Erasmus+ REAL project (Resilience, Empowerment and Active Leadership), scheduled for 28 April. The event will present the project's results, key findings and practical resources to strengthen community resilience through active engagement, volunteering and leadership. Participants will also take part in study visits to local organisations and initiatives, discovering how communities build resilience through participation and cooperation.

The programme will also feature the final event of the Volunteering for Inclusion and Empowerment With Sports (VIEWS) project. Taking place across 28 and 29 April, the sessions will explore inclusive sports volunteering through presentations, discussions, interactive activities and visits to local initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the project's achievements, tools and practical approaches to strengthening the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities through sport.

The congress programme will conclude with the CEV General Assembly and an EVCCC/Public Authorities Roundtable on 29 April. These sessions will bring together CEV members, European Volunteering Capital Candidate Cities members and public authority representatives.

Additional activities on 27 April

Participants arriving ahead of the congress will also have the opportunity to attend the Volunteer Ireland Volunteer Manager Conference on 27 April. Participation is optional. The day will conclude with a welcome evening featuring a walking tour of Ennis, followed by refreshments and music.

Participants can consult the programme and travel guide and complete their registration through the registration page.