Volunteer statistics (ILO)*
Source: ILOSTATS. The data is collected by ILO from national statistical offices. As national statistics on volunteer work are produced using a variety of approaches and tools, direct and cross-country comparisons are not recommended. For more information, visit https://ilostat.ilo.org/topics/volunteer-work/
Total volunteering by gender
Direct volunteering by gender
Organization-based volunteering by gender
Measurement work
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- Time Use Survey
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- Social Survey
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- Labour Force Survey
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Laws, Policies, Schemes on Volunteering
Does the country have a piece of legislation on volunteering?
Does the country have a national policy, scheme, plan or strategy specific to volunteering?
No data
Does the country have a sectoral and cross-sectoral policy, scheme, plan or strategy that mentions volunteering?
NoVNR Reporting
National Report on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
View sourceSecond Voluntary National Review of the 2030 Agenda in the Czech Republic
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Reporting positive contribution of volunteering to the SDGs
Paragraph 1, page 13
There are also two voluntary business associations in the Czech Republic whose profile activities include the achievement of SDGs.Business for Society is a platform that helps companies configure and develop sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles and share experience. It is also involved in a number of areas including diversity, inclusion and volunteer work. The Association of Social Responsibility interconnects all sectors under the heading of SDGs. In cooperation with both institutions and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the Ministry of the Environment organised an Evening of Voluntary Commitments in November 2019, which was intended for representatives of the private sector.
Paragraph 2, page 61
Some respondents also stated that participation in voluntary events, such as collecting waste, is important.
No mentionParagraph 1, page 37
A total of 80 million EUR was allocated from the state budget for the rapid repair of damaged water treatment plants, water supply systems, drinking water sources, and sewerage systems through an extraordinary call titled Renewal of Infrastructure for the Environment. With the rapid financial aid as well as the quick intervention of all responsible forces and a number of volunteers, safe and stable conditions for drinking water supply and wastewater treatment in the affected areas were ensured.
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Water Retention in the Broumov region The ‘Water Retention in the Broumov region’ project focuses on land restoration and water retention in nature, helping to mitigate the effects of drought. Volunteers, guided by experts, build pools, wetlands, and stream meanders. These water features support biodiversity and ensure that water is returned to the landscape. In addition to pools, the project also engages in tree planting and the creation of field boundaries, which helps to retain water and improve ecological conditions.
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Volunteer river cleaning Although the Czech Republic is a landlocked country and does not have access to the sea, it is aware of its impact on the water pollution in general. There are several organisations in the Czech Republic89 involved in environmental awareness activities and coordinate regular cleaning of watercourses and their surroundings. This is an established tradition of more than 15 years and have been attended by thousands of volunteers who take out undesirable items from the environment, both from shores and from boats. Schools as well as work teams participate, but so do local interest associations, such as the volunteer fire departments. Through these events, people become more aware of the consequences of littering outside designated areas and develop a closer relationship with the area where they live.
No mention