“Volunteer now for our common future.” International Volunteer Day 2021; December 5th.

The Theme of the International Volunteer Day 2021 is “Volunteer now for our common future.” UNV coordinates the day on 5 December every year to recognize and promote the tireless work, not just of UN Volunteers, but of volunteers across the globe. Every day, volunteers dedicate time and effort to ensure the inclusion of those often

“Volunteer for an inclusive future.” International Volunteer Day 2019; December 5th.

The International Volunteer Day 2019 was observed under the theme IVD highlights volunteers contributing to inclusion and Sustainable Development Goal 10, reducing inequality within and among countries. At UNV, we have marked #IVD2019 with the theme “Volunteer for an inclusive future”, highlighting SDG 10 and the pursuit of equality – including inclusion – through volunteerism. Volunteering provides

“Volunteers build Resilient Communities.” International Volunteer Day 2018; December 5th.

The International Volunteer Day 2018 was observed on 5 December under the theme ”Volunteers build Resilient Communities.” IVD celebrated volunteer efforts that strengthen local ownership and the resilience of the community in the face of natural disasters, economic stresses and political shocks. The event on 5 December 2018 focused on how volunteers can build resilient communities.