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"Mr President, whilst I abstained on this report, I want to make it clear that I fully support the many volunteering activities that take place in my own constituency, in my Member State and indeed right across Europe. As a parent, how many times have I been grateful for the time and energy that volunteers – particularly in the uniformed organisations like the Girls’ Brigade, Boys’ Brigade, scouts etc. – have given to the nurturing of my son and daughter?
In my own constituency of Northern Ireland, volunteering underpins much of community life. It is estimated that 280 000 people in Northern Ireland regularly give their time as volunteers. However, in recent times, it has become a matter of concern that many volunteering societies are reporting an increased difficulty in volunteer recruitment.
In response to this, I am delighted that in March 2012, Northern Ireland’s first ever volunteering strategy was launched. It is my hope that through such strategies, we can continue to nurture and grow our volunteering sector, making it easier for people to contribute their time and views to create the kind of society in which we all want to live."@en1
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