28 June 2023
A new direction that is actively developing in Belarus is «silver» volunteering. About 40% of older people are willing to volunteer.
Today, about 3.6 thousand «silver» volunteers work in social service institutions. Among the main areas of their activity: care, care and support for the elderly and people with disabilities; training in computer literacy and financial security; conducting language courses on the principle of «an equal teaches an equal»; participation in social activities; organization and development of creative initiatives, etc. The activities of «silver» volunteers are encouraged and supported at all levels, which is noted in the National Strategy «Active Longevity – 2030», as well as in the Information Strategy for Active Aging (IS 65+) for 2023-2025.
The development of «silver» volunteering contributes to the achievement by the Republic of Belarus of Sustainable Development Goal 10 and other SDGs.
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