Guangzhou, China: The 2010 Asian Games organizers expect some 600,000 volunteers to serve at the games and Paralympic venues and throughout the host city of Guangzhou, China. Read

Shanghai, China: The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme opened a multi-media exhibit at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo to raise awareness about the value of voluntary action and attract new UNV volunteers. The exhibit runs until 18 August and joins those of 35 other UN agencies participating in the UN Pavilion. It aims to raise awareness of the contribution volunteerism makes to peace and development and to encourage qualified individuals to apply to become UNV volunteers. Read

Shanghai, China: Communicating the importance of the creative sectors for economic and social development is the objective of the digital display created by a group of 14 Guatemalan UNV volunteer artists. Shown at the United Nations pavilion of the Shanghai 2010 Expo, this multimedia display aims to make the visitor reflect on ways in which the creative industries contribute to building peace and development. Read

Beijing, China: A UNV- and UNDP-supported grassroots organization is training neighbourhood communities on community-based volunteer service for the elderly. Read

Beijing, China: On Children's Day, volunteers organized events for disadvantaged children in Beijing, forging new partnerships for volunteerism for development. Read