14 January 2011
Voluntary action is a real, important and measurable contribution to the moulding of society and it contributes to the strengthening of links that make a society harmonious. However, the quantity of what is being volunteered is grossly underestimated and many forms of volunteering are not acknowledged or recognised. Visit site
Countries: Singapore
14 January 2011
Working with the UN Integrated Referendum and Electoral Division (UNIRED), the UN Volunteers support the national body conducting Southern Sudan’s self-determination referendum in a variety of substantive, technical and administrative areas Visit site
More about: Electoral assistance Peace & conflict resolution
Countries: Sudan
10 January 2011
The reason why I decided to leave my well paid job and start working as a volunteer was that I finally wanted to make myself useful. I was lucky enough to get a job as a UNV Communications Officer with the UNDP Socotra Governance and Biodiversity Project. Visit site
More about: Environment Refugees & displaced people
Countries: Yemen
07 January 2011
If you have a computer, an Internet connection and skills, you can volunteer in any one of 130 countries around the world without leaving home. Visit site
Countries: United States
07 January 2011
The values and principles of peace, equality, human rights and development for all are enshrined in the UN Charter. These guide the volunteer arm of the United Nations and the United Nations Volunteers.
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Countries: Tanzania, United Republic of
07 January 2011
Focusing on Millennium Development Goal 8 of developing a global partnership for development, VPWA has earned the prestigious United Nations Volunteer award. The Award is given out once per year and the recipients are nominated through their volunteer organizations in a call for nomination. Visit site
Countries: Ghana
29 December 2010
On International Volunteer Day, we recognize millions of people around the world who give their time and talent to tackle global challenges: from volunteers working in their own communities on climate change adaptation and poverty reduction to those supporting global causes of peace, justice and the Millennium Development Goals. Visit site
More about: Volunteering advocacy
Countries: Zambia
29 December 2010
International Volunteers Day offered everyone an opportunity to view the broad panorama of volunteerism, to lift up the efforts of countless volunteers who are working tirelessly in their local communities to change the levies of many for better. Visit site
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
29 December 2010
Xinhuanet.com reports UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon's International Volunteer Day message lauding millions of volunteers across the globe for their "vital role" in building a better world. Visit site
Countries: China
29 December 2010
Joanna Borg is among the 10 winners of the 2010 United Nations Online Volunteer of the Year Award, in recognition of her contribution to the 7th Millenium Development Goal - ensuring environmental sustainability - through her work with the UNESCO Marine World Heritage Programme. Visit site