Andorra Volunteer Platform Hits 195 Participants with 500 Actions in 2026

Andorra's volunteering exchange platform now counts 195 registered participants, including 22 new sign-ups this year, with close to 500 volunteer actions carried out in 2026 across 15 national events.

Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Mònica Bonell shared the figures during a press conference in Andorra la Vella on Thursday, calling Andorra "a very solidary country" whose community spirit deserves greater recognition. She pointed to involvement in cultural, social and sporting activities, with participants ranging from 14 to 87 years old.

State Secretary for Youth and Sports Alain Cabanes detailed the breakdown: 123 people joined cultural efforts, especially around Cirque du Soleil performances; 53 aided social causes; and 211 supported sports events. Beyond large-scale gatherings, volunteers have engaged in targeted initiatives like the Radars project (13 registered, six active), training for a green line suicide prevention hotline, and home care assistance (around 20 registered, three active). Cabanes described these as lending "great meaning to the concept of volunteering."

The fourth Volunteering Fair takes place today (11:00-18:00) at Plaça del Poble in Andorra la Vella, with 23 entities on hand to link organisations and volunteers. Recruitment continues through school visits, while the University of Andorra offers academic credits and project recognition for volunteering.

Bonell announced an advanced app nearing launch to streamline volunteer coordination, entity registration and event calendars. This supports a new volunteering law advancing through parliament, modernising the outdated 2010 rules. The proposal covers equal treatment, data protection, safety, emotional support, entity obligations, digital volunteering, provisions for minors and people with disabilities, and a National Volunteering Commission for stakeholder collaboration.

Bonell framed the legislation as delivering "a more modern, inclusive framework adapted to current needs, while preserving the values of solidarity, freedom and altruism." Six additional events are lined up before the end of 2026, with further expansions expected.