Volunteering and non-formal education in teacher training

Exploring volunteerism, this monograph highlights its dual role as a vital element of lifelong and non-formal learning within European educational policies, emphasizing its potential for personal and professional growth. However, it notes the limited promotion of volunteerism in Slovak university education, particularly for pedagogy students. By contrasting practices in countries like the UK and Finland, where universities actively support volunteer initiatives, the authors advocate for greater awareness and integration of volunteerism to enhance student competencies and real-life skills.