在欧州,伴随着青年参与志愿活动现象的增多,青年与志愿活动开始成为各界关注的热点。但是,有关志愿活动的定义、作用、意义以及它对青年的影响作用方面的认识尚未达成一致意见。这些分歧对在国家层面或是欧共体层面采取措施以推动青年志愿活动造成了阻碍。 In Europe, with the increase in the number of young people participating in voluntary activities, youth and volunteer activities have become the hot spots of all walks of life. However, no consensus has been reached on the definition, role and significance of volunteering and its impact on youth. These disagreements have hampered the steps taken at the national or EC level to promote youth volunteerism.