2011 is the European Year of Volunteering and we know that many NSOs/NSAs are excited about the potential of this special year to recognise, recruit and motivate volunteering in general and in Scouting in particular.
By 30 September 2013, we will have:

• Created more opportunities for adults to volunteer in Scouting
• Stimulated the development of legislation that is supportive towards volunteering generally and Scouting in particular
• Contributed to the European Year of Volunteering 2011
• Recruited, welcomed and retained adult volunteers through effective management of human capital
• Focussed on the benefits of personal development and the need for self-recognition
• Promoted the recognition of the value of volunteering in Scouting, both internally and externally

If you want to know more about this theme of the Regional Scout Plan 2010-2013 have look at http://euroscoutinfo.com/regional-scout-plan/volunteering

Through better recruitment, retention, improved transition processes and a reduction in the number of young people on waiting lists, Scouting can ensure greater social impact.

By 30 September 2013, we will have:

• Developed projects to identify and tackle quality factors affecting membership growth
• Explored the potential of minimum standards in driving quality in adult training systems
• Encouraged youth programme review and renewal to improve quality and effectiveness
• Improved transition processes and rate of retention between age sections
• Reduced the number of young people waiting to join Scouting

If you want to know more about this theme of the Regional Scout Plan 2010-2013 have look at
http://euroscoutinfo.com/regional-scout-plan/growth-through-quality

The only constant in life is change. In a rapidly progressing world with dramatic social change and technical innovation, Scouting is faced with opportunities and threats. Scouting should continue to be ready to anticipate change and react accordingly.

By 30 September 2013, we will have:

• Encouraged the monitoring of membership composition and comparison with population data
• Developed approaches to include young people and adult volunteers from different backgrounds
• Explored the impact and potential of communications technologies in Scouting
• Encouraged the acquisition, consolidation and protection of adequate resources
• Promoted the development and implementation of equality and diversity policies
• Identified approaches to continually meet the challenge of change

If you want to know more about this theme of the Regional Scout Plan 2010-2013 have look at this page:
http://euroscoutinfo.com/regional-scout-plan/embracing-change

To be a credible youth organisation, young people in Scouting need to be involved and empowered to take the lead in their own personal development and the development of their association.

• Provided skills training, supported by mentoring and coaching, to strengthen youth empowerment
• Empowered and supported young people to participate in decision making processes that affect them
• Ensured the presence of youth empowerment measures across all age sections
• Provided training for young people and adult volunteers in youth empowerment and intergenerational dialogue
• Encouraged and promoted the participation and full involvement of young people in constitutional events and organs
• Developed communications strategies that involve young people as the public face of Scouting

If you want to know more about this theme of the Regional Scout Plan 2010-2013 have look at http://euroscoutinfo.com/regional-scout-plan/youth-empowerment

Scouting is a global Movement and partnerships allow the global nature of what we to do to be experienced by our members.

• Developed new areas of focus for partnerships between Europe and other Regions
• Established common projects to support world level priorities
• Researched and provided access to external funding opportunities to encourage cooperation and partnerships
• Offered encouragement on European Citizenship, global issues, solidarity and support

If you want to know more about this theme of the Regional Scout Plan 2010-2013 have look at
http://euroscoutinfo.com/regional-scout-plan/partnerships-with-other-regions

Following the successful Centenary Fund from 1999 till 2007, the European Committee made a proposal to establish the Partnerships for Development and Growth Fund to continue to make funding directly available to NSOs and NSAs, particularly to enable growth projects to be funded in part by the Region.

Partnership Fund - Application Forms, Budget and Timetable

The mission of the European Scout Foundation is:

• To provide financial support for the development of Scouting in Europe, with a main emphasis on projects of National Scout Organisations in Central and Eastern Europe.
• To develop the Friends of Scouting in Europe as a means of raising money to support Scout projects. The Friends of Scouting, acting as Ambassadors, also help Scouting grow through their personal contacts and expertise.
• To increase the endowment capital in order to provide financial support for other activities of the European Scout Region, such as seminars, events, publications and operational support.

For more information about the European Scout Foundation and Friends of Scouting in Europe visit foundation website: www.europeanscoutfoundation.org