- Support activities and initiatives of young people related to their needs, using innovative and creative approaches that bring long lasting effects in the community Youth volunteering and volunteering programmes The following activities are implemented within this sub-programme: - Applying the non-formal education approaches for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and experience in the area of volunteering; - Support activities initiating volunteer recruitment campaigns; - Support activities related to the promotion of volunteering for the entire duration of the program. - Exchange of volunteers in Bulgaria; - Motivating different local organizations and institutions to provide opportunities for voluntary work for young people; - Promoting opportunities for voluntary work in the country and in Europe; - Developing and conducting trainings for work with young volunteers; Development and recognition of youth work This subprogram includes the following activities: - Increasing the capacity of youth workers; - Promoting the implementation of appropriate approaches in youth work; - Support activities in initiating, establishing and developing a network for exchange of experience and good practices among youth workers; - Encouraging the creation of a code of ethics in youth work; - Promoting youth employment. 2) National Youth Information System By developing the National Youth Information System administrated by the Ministry of Education, information is provided about the needs of young people and about planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating youth policies at national, regional and municipal levels. The regional and local authorities provide information necessary for the Ministry of Education to maintain the system. The National Youth Information System is generally available on http://youth.mpes.government.bg, and through the website of the Ministry of Education. On the website, young people can find Bulgarian and European legislative documents, as well as information on forthcoming trainings, internships, festivals and competitions142. 3) National Center for European Youth Programmes and Initiatives
Ministry of Education of the Republic of Bulgaria, The National Youth Strategy for the period 2010-2020, http://mpes.government.bg/Documents/Documents/Strategii/strategy_youth_2010-2020.pdf, 2010. 110 142