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International Volunteer Day (IVD), is an opportunity for us all to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, national and international levels. 

At UNV, we are marking #IVD2019 with the theme "Volunteer for an inclusive future", highlighting SDG 10 and the pursuit of equality – including inclusion – through volunteerism.

Volunteering provides opportunities for people, particularly those often excluded, to concretely impact their own lives and play a constructive role in their communities by volunteering their time and skills. Through volunteerism, communities around the world often experience strengthened solidarity and inclusion. 

#volunteer4inclusion

• STORIES OF VOLUNTEERS

NEWS

SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

International Volunteer Day 2019: Volunteer for an inclusive future

04 December 2019

VOLUNTEERS

Latin America and the CaribbeanSDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

Disabilities we can see; abilities we have to unleash

03 December 2019

NEWS

SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

Advancing disability inclusion across the UN system through volunteerism

03 December 2019

VOLUNTEERS

Asia and the PacificSDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

Leading by example and championing disability rights with UNDP in Viet Nam

02 December 2019

VOLUNTEERS

SDG 10: Reduced inequalities

Communication gives inclusion a boost in Angola

01 December 2019

VOLUNTEERS

Asia and the PacificSDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer voices of inclusion from IOM Thailand

29 November 2019

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INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY 2019

International Volunteer Day →Engage!

What does inclusion mean for you?

• #IVD2019
• #volunteer4inclusion

RT @therealhmorris: @EmergingMindsAU Our volunteers foster community and human connection often in the face of adversity. My hat goes off to them #IVD2019
RT @UN_Nigeria: Ahead of the #IVD2019 on 5 December with the theme 'Volunteer for an inclusive future',to highlight #SDG10 & promo… https://t.co/tP2xLGB1re
RT @PaulBirdAVI: Happy #IVD2019 to our Kiwi cousins https://t.co/hIavw2JnaE
RT @AVI_Indo_Josta: Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay #IVD2019#Ausvols https://t.co/7ElgdbNDYU
RT @Colincvr: Happy #IVD2019 and a massive thanks to the awesome volunteers, partner organisations and people working to make vol… https://t.co/GctCaUqe5E
RT @ACIARAustralia: Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay! On #IVD2019 we recognise the @AusVols farmers who have taken part in our 'Farmers… https://t.co/Oivle122Gv
RT @UNVTanzania: The #IVD2019 committee has exciting activities planned for the 5th of December. Join us tomorrow in celebrating… https://t.co/Upgy9ypdbq
Huong Dao Thu is a @UNVolunteersDisability Rights Officer serving with @UNDPVietNam. This #IVD2019, see her… https://t.co/F1oV3Q1n60
We are @HFUcharity join the rest of the world to appreciate our esteem volunteers. #IVD#IVD2019… https://t.co/S4fbDVT4Dt
What does inclusion mean to you? It's International Volunteers Day and the UNV is marking #IVD2019 with the theme "… https://t.co/Th9VEmApQZ
RT @CancerCouncilOz: Did you know Australia’s most disadvantaged are 37% more likely to die of cancer than the richest? The #IVD2019 the… https://t.co/uWHvDynuX4
RT @dfat_iXc: On #IVD2019 we acknowledge the important role #volunteers play in supporting science, technology innovation and ent… https://t.co/xt4pzusAvf

RESOURCES

Our #IVD2019 resource centre will have all the graphic elements you need to encourage your networks to #volunteer4inclusion, including the logo, posters, banners, web graphics and examples for social media, all in the six UN official languages. Materials are being developed and will be uploaded as they become available, so check back in regularly.

Check out our IVD 2019 resources

RT @therealhmorris: @EmergingMindsAU Our volunteers foster community and human connection often in the face of adversity. My hat goes off to them #IVD2019