Volunteer Work Among Older Persons: Trends and Policy Implications for Ageing Societies

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Summary

The world population is rapidly growing older. Population shares of persons aged above 65 years have already exceeded 20 per cent in a handful of countries and other countries centered especially in Asia and Europe are not far behind. The phenomenon of ageing demographics brings an increasing sense of urgency to national planning in promotion of healthy and active ageing. This webinar explores the role that volunteerism plays among older person in promoting active and healthy ageing.