International Volunteer Day
Today, we celebrate International Volunteer Day for millions of volunteers worldwide to recognize and support the spirit of volunteerism and help create a better future for all – people and the planet.
This year, the campaign recognized the power of collective action: if everyone did. If everyone volunteered, the world would be a better place. Imagine more than eight billion of us volunteering. Limitless possibilities for sustainable development – food and education for everyone, a clean environment and good health, inclusive and peaceful societies, and more.
UN is highlighting the below critical messages about the power of volunteerism in line with the campaign theme:
Today, we celebrate International Volunteer Day for millions of volunteers worldwide to recognize and support the spirit of volunteerism and help create a better future for all – people and the planet.
This year, the campaign recognized the power of collective action: if everyone did. If everyone volunteered, the world would be a better place. Imagine more than eight billion of us volunteering. Limitless possibilities for sustainable development – food and education for everyone, a clean environment and good health, inclusive and peaceful societies, and more.
UN is highlighting the below critical messages about the power of volunteerism in line with the campaign theme:
- Volunteerism is universal and strengthens civic engagement, social inclusion, solidarity, and ownership.
- A top priority for the United Nations is avoiding climate disasters and reducing global warming. Volunteering makes these goals for tomorrow’s generations more likely to be achieved.
- Volunteers promote people’s engagement and civic participation, which is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
People across the world, UN Agencies and their partners, Member States, and governments across the world have begun IVD celebrations. They are recognizing the contributions and efforts of volunteers and encouraging the spirit of volunteerism through events, activities, conferences, discussions, and volunteer awards.
updated 12/04/2023
