International Volunteer Day

5 Dec 2013 9:00am to 5:00pm

International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day (IVD) – (December 5) is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer organizations and individual volunteers to make visible their contributions – at local, national and international levels – to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

“Founded on the values of solidarity and mutual trust, volunteerism transcends all cultural, linguistic and geographic boundaries. By giving their time and skills without expectation of material reward, volunteers themselves are uplifted by a singular sense of purpose.”
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Stay tuned for more information on this year’s celebration of volunteering.



Volunteer Stories

CanTeen Bandanna Challenge

NZ Lotteries Commission’s People and Support team gave their time recently to volunteer at the CanTeen packaging and distribution warehouse based in O...