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Explore tools such as OSDG or Online Volunteering service, where you can connect with UN entities, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations, and help tackle today’s sustainable development challenges – from any device, anywhere in the world. Online volunteers become part of the global SDG movement through an innovative tool Partners English Europe and the CIS 26 Oct 2022
WHO field visit to Botosani, Romania, together with UNICEF, looking at a possible field as a site for contingency accommodation. In the picture, from left to right: Lucinda Hiam (WHO consultant), Andreea Popescu (WHO National Professional Officer), Florin Buțura (Mayor of Stefanesti), Georgiana Afumateanu (UN Volunteer) and Cathal O’Connor (UNICEF WASH expert). UN Volunteers for Ukraine: delivering services and health care Results English Europe and the CIS 24 Oct 2022
Antonio Palma, UN Volunteer with a visual disability, serving as Communications Assistant for the Resident Coordinator's Office in Guatemala. Antonio Palma, UN Volunteer with a disability: I found the way to reach my full potential Volunteer voices English Latin America and the Caribbean 20 Oct 2022
Volunteering to accelerate development concepts and prototype Volunteering to Accelerate Development: Concepts and Prototype Publications English Global 17 Oct 2022
UN Volunteers and Online Volunteers are part of the United Nations system's emergency response to the war in Ukraine, and serve in the country and in neighbouring countries. Do you want to support the response? Volunteer. Volunteers for Ukraine: delivering around the clock, online and onsite Results English Europe and the CIS 17 Oct 2022
UNICEF is supporting the Government of Indonesia to improve the enabling environment for nutrition, and to strengthen systems for the delivery of nutrition services. Promoting public awareness and solutions to address overweight and obesity Partners English Asia and the Pacific 14 Oct 2022
Karan Narayan (first from right), national UN Volunteer Project Support Officer with UNCDF in Fiji, with fellow PICAP Project Support Officers, after concluding their research mission in Sigatoka town in March. Climate and disaster risk financing helps vulnerable communities in Fiji Partners English Asia and the Pacific 11 Oct 2022
Yibing Zhao, national UN Volunteer Programme Coordination Assistant with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in China. Advocating for youth participation in protecting the environment Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 10 Oct 2022
Kyoko Yokosuka (right), UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator, interacting with the UNMISS Movement Control Section team, who support planning and management of movement, freight and cargo. In South Sudan, UN Volunteers are rebuilding hope and resilience Partners English East and Southern Africa 9 Oct 2022
UNV Online Volunteering solutions UNV Online Volunteering offer for the UN response in Pakistan Publications English Asia and the Pacific 26 Sep 2022
Former UN Volunteer Danish Murad (left) surveys people affected by the floods in Quetta for the district administration, documenting damage to homes and infrastructure. Once a UN Volunteer, always a volunteer: Danish Murad on responding to the floods in Pakistan Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 26 Sep 2022
Volunteering for accelerating development, a UNV and UNDP Argentina Accelerator Lab report UNV and UNDP Accelerator Lab team up to develop volunteering prototype for accelerating development Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 23 Sep 2022
UNV launched the SWVR 2022 jointly with the League of Arab States in Cairo, in the presence of H.E. Nivine Kabbag, Minister of Social Solidarity of Egypt (centre). Standing next to her are Christian Hainzl, UNV Regional Manager for the Arab States (right) and Karina Nersesyan, UNFPA Deputy Regional Director for the Arab States (left). Calling on policymakers to work with volunteers in building forward better News English Arab States 21 Sep 2022
UN Volunteer Geraldine Chioma Nzulumike (right), during integrated training with UNMISS and humanitarian partners on the role of authorities and host communities in the protection of civilians in Mayom County, Unity State. Facilitating the protection of civilians and returnees in South Sudan English East and Southern Africa 21 Sep 2022
UN Volunteer Corina Elsa Rueda Borrero (standing, in red) delivering a workshop on human rights standards for Afghan women. Advocating for human rights and peacebuilding through volunteerism in Afghanistan Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 20 Sep 2022
Marie-Noel (right) training 30 young peace weavers in Kye-Ossi council, in the southern region of Cameroon in February 2022. Weaving links to strengthen cross-border peace and security in Central Africa Results English West and Central Africa 20 Sep 2022
Charlotte German during an event to promote gender equality in Indonesia. Working towards gender responsiveness and sustainable development targets Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 20 Sep 2022
UN Volunteer Wipanee Chamnanphaison (Thailand) at UN House in South Sudan. During the human rights 2022-2023 retreat, Wipanee presented a report about capacity building activities that the UNMISS Human Rights Division organized or supported in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Promoting human rights for sustainable peace in South Sudan Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 20 Sep 2022
Tiffany Chan, UN Youth Volunteer with the UNDP Multi-Country Office in Samoa, the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau (second from left), together with the organizing committee of International Volunteer Day 2020 celebrations in Samoa, and representatives from UNV, Australian Volunteers International (AVI), Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO) and Peace Corps. Volunteering for inclusion and human rights development Partners English Asia and the Pacific 20 Sep 2022
International Volunteer Day 2022 International Volunteer Day 2022 Campaigns English Global 1 Sep 2022
UNV Online volunteering service Tackling COVID-19 through online volunteering Results English Asia and the Pacific 29 Aug 2022
All children have the right to be protected from violence, exploitation and abuse. Protecting the rights of migrant and refugee children in Egypt Blogs English Arab States 25 Aug 2022
Bintang Aulia (far left) shares her insights during an exhibition on creating safe public space and safe city for women and girls, in M Bloc Jakarta. Tackling gender-based violence through safe transit for women travelling at night Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 22 Aug 2022
Michael Emery, Director of Human Resources at the International Organization for Migration "The only way to achieve the SDGs is village by village, volunteer by volunteer" Blogs English Global 19 Aug 2022
UN Volunteer Emmanuel Egorp (in orange) sensitizing students and teachers at GRA Model Government School, Maiduguri, Borno State, during the celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May 2022. Giving a human face to the fight against gender-based violence Volunteer voices English West and Central Africa 17 Aug 2022
UN Volunteer for the RCO in Guatemala, Zully Magzul. International Day of Indigenous People Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 16 Aug 2022
UN Volunteer Associate Programme Officer Jestina Simba serves with UNCHR. Here, she is seen during the commemoration of World Refugee Day 2022. Serving the underserved has not been a bed of roses, but the benefits far outweigh the challenges Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 16 Aug 2022
Zoe Rimba, national UN Volunteer Specialist with UNICEF Indonesia. Volunteering for child-responsive urban policies in Indonesia Results English Asia and the Pacific 16 Aug 2022
UN Volunteer Rehana Bashir Butt (third from right) with UNHCR Kenya colleagues in Dadaab, where she supported the distribution of non-food Items to refugees. "Volunteerism is a way of life: a service to communities around us and to ourselves" Blogs English East and Southern Africa 15 Aug 2022
Elda Lunera Hutapea (far right) stands with colleagues at a COVID-19 vaccine private hub storage assessment in South Sulawesi Province. The power of working with communities to respond to COVID-19 Results English Asia and the Pacific 15 Aug 2022
UN Volunteers Charlie Bartlett (left) and Caroline Kamau (right) interacting during the Capacity Development and Learning Facility (CDLF) 2022 training organized by UNV Kenya Office at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. Intergenerational solidarity for climate action – a conversation Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 12 Aug 2022
UN Volunteer Rewa Barghouthy (second from left, front row) during the launch of the Youth Advisory Panel in Bethlehem, State of Palestine. UN Volunteers amplify young voices in their pursuit of a future for all Results English Arab States 12 Aug 2022
Salomé Jaquet (third from left), UN Volunteer Local Development Specialist, during a training workshop with youth in Medenine. Strengthening intergenerational ties through civic engagement Volunteer voices English Arab States 12 Aug 2022
Teodora Traljic (in red shirt), UN Youth Volunteer Climate Action Officer with UNEP Somalia, at the meeting with PROSCAL (Programme for the Sustainable Reduction of Charcoal and Livelihood Assistance) counterparts and Gulf State Ambassadors to discuss the environment and security impacts of charcoal production and consumption. Honing skills and delivering results in the fight against climate change Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 11 Aug 2022
UN Volunteer Yasmine Diawara Affoue teaches life skills to facilitators in Côte d'Ivoire. UN Volunteers advocate for youth in West and Central Africa Partners English West and Central Africa 10 Aug 2022
UN Volunteer Oshan Gunathilake, facilitating a session at the Youth Community Leadership Initiative (YCLI) programme. How youth contribute to sustainable solutions in Sri Lanka Results English Asia and the Pacific 10 Aug 2022
Ms Nuala O'Brien (centre), Ambassador of Ireland in Mozambique with UNV Executive Coordinator, Mr Toily Kurbanov (second from left), UNV Country Coordinator Ms Carla Machavane (left), UNV Regional Portfolio Manager, Ms Sarah Anyoti (second from right), and Ms Edna Thovela, Programme Officer for Governance and Resilience, Embassy of Ireland, during Mr Kurbanov's visit to Mozambique in May 2022. Reflections on volunteerism and youth employment in Africa Blogs English East and Southern Africa 9 Aug 2022
Mercy Melody Kayodi, national UN Youth Volunteer, while discussing the role of civil society in addressing food security and its effects at the United Nations Association of Uganda. UNDP and UNV partner to empower youth in Uganda Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 8 Aug 2022
Everyone is able to apply for the online volunteering opportunities advertised on the UNV's Unified Volunteering Platform from any device, anywhere around the world. Become an Online Volunteer Basic Page English Global 5 Aug 2022
Bounchanh Oudom, national UN Volunteer Disability Inclusion Support Officer with UNDP in Lao PDR. Taking a step towards a more diverse and inclusive society Partners English Asia and the Pacific 3 Aug 2022
The UN System in Bolivia reached out to the UNV programme to implement the UN Peacebuilding Initiative in Bolivia. Consolidating peace through volunteerism in Bolivia Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 2 Aug 2022
Youth from universities and colleges in Nepal participate in mock election organized by UNDP, UNV Nepal and the Government of Nepal as part of educational demonstration of civic engagement for youth. How digital media impacts voter education in Nepal Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 1 Aug 2022
UN Volunteer Bobae Lee working with community in Yangon, Myanmar on disaster risk reduction. Strengthening gender equality through climate change action Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 25 Jul 2022
Former national UN Volunteer Oluwatosin Samson Jegede served with UNODC in Nigeria. Here, he was making a presentation to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS. Upholding the dignity and rights of persons in detention Partners English West and Central Africa 18 Jul 2022
Farah Ismail is a UN Volunteer with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Her work ensures that refugees receive humanitarian aid and basic human services. UN Volunteers put people first Blogs English Global 18 Jul 2022
Christo Gorpudolo with UNDP Liberia staff on the country office retreat in Marshal, Libera. Christo supports UNDP’s innovative Crisis Risk Dashboard that helps analyze and monitor risks to development in the country. @UNV2022</p> Delivering in tandem for peace and development Volunteer voices English Global 7 Jul 2022
UN Volunteer, Sandra Lucía Guzmán, serving with the PlanetGOLD project of UNDP Peru. UN Volunteers enabling gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 30 Jun 2022
Rassu Manandhar (centre), national UN Volunteer Specialist with UNDP, during the finalization of the Long-Term Strategy for Net Zero Emission of Nepal, with counterparts and experts from the Ministry of Forests and Environment, UNDP, and the Commonwealth and Development Office. Pursuing inclusive and participatory consultations on climate actions in Nepal Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 28 Jun 2022
Navigating personal safety and security Providing training on navigating personal safety and security in Egypt Blogs English Arab States 23 Jun 2022
John Mariak Manyuon (centre), Refugee UN Volunteer Activities Coordinator with UNHCR Kenya, during the visit of the president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to the youth chess project in Kakuma and Kalobeyei settlements, held at Angelina Jolie Girls Primary School student Hall. The power of us: Refugee UN Volunteers reporting from within their communities Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 20 Jun 2022