Municipal Volunteer Festival 2024: Sign up and Get Recognized for Your Contribution to the Community!

The Municipal Volunteer Festival 2024 opens its doors to all those who have actively contributed to the development of the community through volunteering. The event, now in its ninth edition, aims to recognize the efforts of young people and adults who have had a positive impact on society, giving them the chance to showcase their achievements and receive the appreciation they deserve.

If you have been involved in youth education, supported vulnerable groups, fought for the environment or coordinated cultural and artistic projects, now is your chance to apply to this festival to showcase your contributions. The festival aims to bring to the attention of the general public and local authorities the importance of volunteering and community work as essential elements for the development of society.

The Municipal Volunteer Festival is in its second edition and is organized by the Chisinau Municipal Youth Centre and Chisinau City Hall!

What is the Municipal Volunteer Festival?

This festival is a competition dedicated to those who have participated in various volunteering activities, either individually or in teams. Through this initiative, the organizers aim to encourage civic involvement, promote social solidarity and bring to the forefront volunteers who, through their work, have managed to bring about significant change in the community.

Participants will have the opportunity to compete in several categories, each representing an area where volunteers can make a major impact. The festival is open to anyone who has volunteered in 2024 and wants to share their work.

The competition categories and prizes are as follows:

• Section I Volunteer of the Year 2024 – Influencing Change
  • Education and Training Volunteer of the Year – Volunteers who have contributed to the education of young people or provided support for personal and professional development – 10 000 mdl;
  • Arts and Culture Volunteer of the Year – Volunteers involved in promoting local arts, culture and traditions, contributing to the creative development of the community – 10 000 mln;
  • Social and Community Volunteer of the Year – Volunteers who have worked with vulnerable groups, providing support in social integration and community development – 10 000 MDL;
  • Environmental and Animal Protection Volunteer of the Year – Volunteers involved in environmental projects, such as greening or animal protection – 10 000 mdl;
  • Sport Volunteer of the Year – Volunteers who promoted sport and physical activities for young people and communities – 10 000 MDL;
  • Volunteer of the Golden Age (50+) – Senior volunteers who have made a significant contribution to community development through their experience and dedication – 10 000 MDL
• Section II Volunteer Coordinator of the Year 2024 – Architects of Change
  • 1st place – 20 000 mdl;
  • Second place – 15 000 mln;
  • 3rd place – 12 000 mln;
• Section III Volunteering Project of the Year 2024 – impact initiatives
  • Education and Training Volunteering Project of the Year – Projects that have contributed to improving access to education or skills development for young people – 5000 mln;
  • Arts and Culture Volunteering Project of the Year – Projects that have made a significant contribution to promoting local culture and involving young people in artistic activities – 5000 mln;
  • Social and Community Volunteering Project of the Year – Initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities and supporting vulnerable groups – 5000 mln;
  • Environment and Animal Protection Volunteering Project of the Year – Projects that focused on nature protection, biodiversity conservation and animal care – USD 5000 million;
  • Sport Volunteering Project of the Year – Projects that promoted physical activity, health and sports involvement of young people – 5000 mln;
  • Inclusion Volunteering Project of the Year (in the context of the Year of Inclusion) – “Volunteering for All” – 5000 mln;
• Section IV Structures implementing voluntary activities – pillars of change
  • The most active structure (institution/organization) hosting and implementing volunteering activities in mun. Chisinau – 30 000 mdl;
  • The most active company/social enterprise involved in the promotion of volunteering activities in
  • Chisinau – 20 000 mdl;
  • The most active initiative group that implemented volunteering activities during 2024 – 15 000 mdl.

How can you participate?

In order to enter the competition, you need to fill in the entry form available online and consult the official competition rules.

The candidate should submit his/her application to the email fmv.chisinau@gmail.com, by November 17, 2024, indicating in the subject line, the Department for which he/she is applying, e.g. (Volunteer of the Year in the field of education and training)

More details, as well as the application form, can be accessed directly from the Festival Rules.

Why participate?

The Municipal Volunteer Festival is not just a competition. It is an opportunity to showcase your work, to inspire other young people to get actively involved in the community and to draw attention to the importance of volunteering in today’s society. Participating in this festival gives you the chance to win valuable prizes and gain public recognition for your contribution.

Through this event, the organizers want to encourage the development of civic spirit and promote volunteering as an engine for positive change in local communities.

Don’t miss the chance to become a role model for others and show how important your involvement in society is!