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The Institute for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, I.P. (IDiPD, I.P.) and Pista Mágica present, on September 25, the publication People with Disabilities as Volunteers – A Guide to More Inclusive Volunteering, in the context of the 1st Maia Volunteer Fair.

The presentation will take place between 4.10 p.m. and 4.40 p.m. in Zone 1, under the theme “Stories they embrace”.

Developed jointly by the two organisations, the guide is the result of a collaborative journey started four years ago, on the occasion of the VolunTalento project, and is a guiding tool for promoting more inclusive volunteering programmes.

The publication aims to contribute to the identification and elimination of barriers to the participation of persons with disabilities in volunteering contexts, promoting their empowerment and full and active participation in society.

The I Maia Volunteer Fair takes place on September 25 and 26, at Quinta dos Cónegos, integrating the programming of Maia - European Volunteer Capital 2026. The initiative brings together organisations, associations and entities linked to volunteering, with a programme that includes moments of sharing, workshops, round tables and other activities.

The IDiPD. I.P. invites all interested people to participate in this initiative and learn about different volunteering projects and opportunities, contributing to a more participatory and inclusive society.

The publication of the guide is also taking place in a particularly significant year for volunteering, in which the United Nations has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development.

Consult the program of the I Maia Volunteer Fair HERE

Get to know the guide People with Disabilities as Volunteers – A Guide to More Inclusive Volunteering [link to the news about the guide on the website of IDiPD, I.P.].