5 December
International Volunteer Day is a chance for individual volunteers, communities and organisations to promote their contributions to development at local, national and international level. It is a unique opportunity for individuals and organisations of volunteers to work with government agencies, non-profit institutions, community groups, academia and the private sector.
The International Volunteer Day (IVD) was adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly through Resolution A/RES/40/212 on 17 December 1985.
Since then, governments, the UN system and civil society organisations have successfully joined volunteers around the world to celebrate the day on 5 December.
Source: International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
