Today is International Volunteer Day (05 Dec 2010)

The International Volunteer Day (IVD), held annually on the 05 December, is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985. The declared aim of this activity is to thank the volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness on their contribution to society.



The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme has made volunteering for one or more of the MDGs its theme for IVD 2010, reminding people around the world of the difference that they can make.  It will be an opportunity to highlight and showcase just how volunteerism is contributing to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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International Volunteer Day (05 Dec 2009)

International Volunteer Day (IVD) at the 05 Dec 2009is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985. The declared aim of this day is to thank the volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness on their contribution to society. The International Volunteer Day is marked by most non-governmental organizations throughout the World.



In the Video:
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Achim Steiner
- United Nations Volunteers
- UN-led "Seal the Deal" campaign
- "Volunteering for our Planet" campaign
- Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen

volunteer projects in Southern & Eastern Africa >>