Join the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme and the European Volunteer Centre (CEV) on International Volunteer Day, Monday 5th December, to launch the State of the World's Volunteerism Report Universal Values for Global Well-being. Visit site

Volunteerism is a renewable global resource that must play a crucial role in buidling a sustainable future for the world, Donna Keher, Chief of the United Nations Volunteers Partnerships and Communications Division told the 2011 National Conference on Volunteering. Visit site

In line with the global theme "Volunteering matters", IVD 2011 in Cambodia serves as an opportunity to connect, unite and mobilize volunteers in communities in order to showcase the impact and importance of volunteerism. Visit site

At a UNV event to mark IYV+10, today VSO and the Peace Corps signed a partnership agreement at the United Nations headquarters in New York that will allow organizations to share best practices and work more effectively in countries where volunteers serve. Visit site

Article cites the United Nations State of the World's Volunteerism report as saying that while involvement by young people in formal organizations is declining, there appears to be a shift to less structured forms of engagement. Visit site

The United Nations is set to launch the first-ever report on the state of world volunteerism, spotlighting the role volunteers play in development, UN officials said Sunday. Visit site

This year marks both the 30th anniversary since the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) undertook its first project in China, and the 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10). Visit site

Volunteering has made a great contribution to development over the past three decades in China, and the nation's experience should be shared with other members of the international community, said a United Nations official. Read

As the world celebrates the International Day of Peace, there’s a special group of people that know first-hand what it takes to keep that peace here in Kenya – UN Volunteers, serving as Peace Monitors in various areas in the country. Visit site

"UN volunteering organizations" among invitees to a “recognition night” by current elected and coterminous officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to pay tribute to their respective assistance and contributions to the 18-month administration. Visit site