On 7th May 2024, Beyond Barriers hosted an engaging Community of Practice (CoP) session titled “Why empowering volunteer managers and Policymakers is important and necessary?” as part of the V-CALC project. This initiative, co-funded by the European Union, aims to enhance the visibility and understanding of the impact of volunteer involvement across Europe. The event saw active participation from 37 individuals, including practitioners, experts, and stakeholders in the field of volunteerism from various countries in EU and Balkan Region.