International Volunteer Day -December 5

Volunteer Day is designated by the United Nations. And has been celebrated since 1985.This  year’s theme was ”The world is changing. Are you? Volunteer!”.On this day volunteers and organizations celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector.With a target to  mobilise thousands of volunteers every year, UN launched the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme. Online Volunteering service is also available so that volunteers can take action for sustainable human development by supporting the activities of development organizations over the Internet.