Volunteer

5th December is observed as the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. The day is celebrated to analyze and boost up the efforts taken for the economic and social growth from all over the world.

The day was started by the General Assembly of United Nations(UN) in 1985. Volunteer day comes as an prospect for the organizations who work with the support of their volunteer. The day carries out events to encourage the spirit of active volunteerism and the efforts in the direction. The day is observed on a local as well as global level to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals with the help of volunteer contributions.

Importance of International Volunteer Day?

The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is promoted by many popular organizations. The organizations organize events, conferences, contests etcetera for the observance of the day. The support from United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program assists NGO’s, corporate firms etc to actively participate on the day.

The programs are necessary to build a society which values the human problems. The day is about achieving global peace, development and environmental stability with the efforts of people.

Why do we celebrate International Volunteer Day?

There are significant objectives which the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development seek to achieve:

  • To identify the credibility or the volunteers spread around the world. The day is about seeking the volunteers who would give the most of their capabilities at the time of crisis. It is about promotion of active volunteering to help the needy achieve a respectable life.
  • The day is also observed to appreciate the volunteers who have given their heart and soul for the welfare of this planet. This also encourages other volunteers.
  • One of the most important objectives of the day is to give a narrative to the world that volunteerism is important for the fulfillment of international goals in direction to Sustainable Development.
International Volunteer Day

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