Today is The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day.

International Volunteer Day (IDV) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to 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. read more