On Wednesday 9th April, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), Marian Harkin (IE), Gisela Kallenbach (DE), Emmanouil Angelakas (GR), Mieczyslaw Janowski (PL) and Joel Hasse Ferreira (PT) launched a written declaration in the Parliament to propose 2011 be designated the European Year of Volunteering. If it is adopted it will make a significant contribution to the campaign to have the year designated.

Roverway is an event offered by the Europe Region WAGGGS and the European Scout Region for Rovers and Rangers aged between 16 to 22. It will be held for the third time in 2009 and this time it is organised by the Icelandic Boy and Girl Scout Association. This is a great opportunity for Scouts from all over Europe to come to Iceland, experience a unique country while taking part in a international event.

La gestion des ressources adultes couvre les processus de gestion des adultes après leur recrutement. Elle concerne leur formation mais signifie aussi savoir retenir, reconnaître, encourager de manière continue et mettre en œuvre la phase finale du modèle des Adultes dans le Scoutisme.