11. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations. youth clubs, hospitals, schools in sport clubs, ctc For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common Furopean values such as solidarity and social cohesion Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employ ability.This is especially important at this time of cconomic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture. sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations. Objectives of the Year. 1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU; 2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering: 3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities.and