Pojęcie i klasyfikacja wolontariatu jako formy partycypacji społecznej

Volunteering is an essential part of contemporary state and civic society. Through volunteering citizens significantly contribute to the social and economic development of their local communities. They expand the influence and the capacity of civil society organisations and at the same time they have the opportunity to develop their own skills. Volunteering teaches the principles of responsibilities, social solidarity, generosity and subsidiarity. It also builds social capital and creates interpersonal ties, based on cooperation. Through this it becomes the way of development of the democracy and civil society.