Beijing, China: 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

Beijing, China: The UN Resident Coordinator in China, Renata Lok-Dessallien, celebrated the launch of the China Volunteers Association. This inclusive volunteer association aims to foster and promote the culture of volunteerism for social development. Read

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