Together, act now. Volunteer for a better tomorrow.
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Envision one hand reaching out to help another, and another, until a single act becomes an unbreakable chain of goodwill. That is the spirit of volunteering. The power of solidarity in action. Together, act now. Volunteer for a better tomorrow.
UN Volunteers are changemakers who are contributing to peace and development with their skills and experience through volunteerism. Meet UN Volunteers and hear about how they are actively taking parts to make a difference around the world.
International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector. Apart from mobilising thousands of volunteers every year, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development by advocating for the recognition of volunteers and working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming
The UNDP-UNV Talent Programme for Young Professionals with Disabilities was launched in January 2018. With a commitment to leave no one behind, it promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce of the United Nations. In 2019, 31 UN Volunteers with disabilities, including 15 deployed under the Talent Programme, served across the UN family. Many more UN Volunteers supported the provision of services to persons with disabilities.