History of the development of volunteerism: foreign experience

The article explores modern volunteering practices and key volunteer projects and programs in the world, as well as identifies the main problems faced by volunteering. Examples of volunteer initiatives in the USA, Great Britain, Germany, India, France, Africa and Asia are considered. Special attention is paid to the issues of legal and financial support, youth motivation and international cooperation. The article highlights the importance of volunteerism in solving global social, economic and environmental problems.