The United Nations (UN) annually observes the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on 5 December. The day, which is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), gives volunteers a chance to work together on projects and campaigns promoting their contributions to economic and social development at local, national and international levels.
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme joins IVD celebrations with UN Volunteers and all volunteers around the world – amplifying the importance of people-led solutions to our common challenges.
By combining UN support with a grassroots mandate, the day is a unique opportunity for people and volunteer-involving organisations to work with government agencies, non-profit institutions, community groups, academia, and the private sector – to further weave together values of compassion and solidarity.
For further information please select the following link: International Volunteer Day (unv.org)
Worried that providing volunteering opportunities in your small business might be too costly? Even a few hours a month gives something back to the community – and there can be other workplace benefits too: Working with your local community | Business Wales (gov.wales)