Seniorforce Days:

European Seniorforce Day events were staged across all Member States around October 1, the International Day of Older Persons, as a way to engage and harness the power of senior volunteers.

The idea behind this initiative promoted by the European Commission and held in the framework of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations is to mobilise people 60+ who have plenty to offer their families and communities and to find ways to utilise the potential of this formidable force.

With over 11,000 participants, the Seniorforce Day initiative has received a wide support all over Europe. Presidents, ministers, high-level officials, NGO representatives, scientists and EY2012 Ambassadors took part in the 25 events promoted by the European Commission to honour senior volunteers. 

For more information:  http://europa.eu/ey2012/ey2012main.jsp?langId=en&catId=970&newsId=1615&furtherNews=yes