The European Parliament approved a resolution to recognise the skills and knowledge gained by volunteers to help them find jobs or be recognised as part of their training. MEPs also support the creation of a "skills passport" to validate this experience and call for more funding for voluntary activities.

A resolution adopted in plenary session by the European Parliament asks for the creation of a "skills passport" in order to validate volunteering and calls for more funding for voluntary activities. MEPs argued that official recognition of the skills gained in voluntary work will give added value to a CV and should help make young people more employable, aiding them in their career choices. In April 2012, the Education Committee calls on Member States to introduce a European Skills Passport.

MEPs also stressed that volunteering activities in sports clubs, cultural associations, charities and other organisations help strengthen solidarity and social inclusion. People with disabilities or immigrants who take part in them could also benefit from adequate educational and financial support.

In addition, the European Parliament also urges national, regional and local authorities to ensure stable funding and provide tax incentives for organisations involved in volunteering activities. It wants priority to go small organisations with limited budgets and to cross-border volunteering activities and it calls for easier access to European programmes and funding.