UN Volunteers
@unv.org
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.
Learn more: https://www.unv.org/
Learn more: https://www.unv.org/
🗓️ 5 Dec 🟰 International #VolunteerDay
This year’s #IVD2025 theme, “Every contribution matters,” will recognise the power of collective action and mark the launch of International #VolunteerYear 2026 👏
#EveryContributionMatters, no matter how big or small 💙#IVY2026
This year’s #IVD2025 theme, “Every contribution matters,” will recognise the power of collective action and mark the launch of International #VolunteerYear 2026 👏
#EveryContributionMatters, no matter how big or small 💙#IVY2026
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🗓️ 5 Dec 🟰 International #VolunteerDay
This year’s #IVD2025 theme, “Every contribution matters,” will recognise the power of collective action and mark the launch of International #VolunteerYear 2026 👏
#EveryContributionMatters, no matter how big or small 💙#IVY2026
This year’s #IVD2025 theme, “Every contribution matters,” will recognise the power of collective action and mark the launch of International #VolunteerYear 2026 👏
#EveryContributionMatters, no matter how big or small 💙#IVY2026
Just one month 📅 before the launch of #IVY2026 and a year ahead of the 28th World Volunteer Conference, #UNVolunteers, @iave.bsky.social and #Ghadan met in #Riyadh 🇸🇦 to align efforts to strengthen volunteering globally.
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Just one month 📅 before the launch of #IVY2026 and a year ahead of the 28th World Volunteer Conference, #UNVolunteers, @iave.bsky.social and #Ghadan met in #Riyadh 🇸🇦 to align efforts to strengthen volunteering globally.
We can’t value what we don’t measure.
UN Volunteers’ data is clear, but global volunteerism still lacks the data it deserves.
Better measurement will help the world see the full scale and potential of volunteer action.
UN Volunteers’ data is clear, but global volunteerism still lacks the data it deserves.
Better measurement will help the world see the full scale and potential of volunteer action.
October 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We can’t value what we don’t measure.
UN Volunteers’ data is clear, but global volunteerism still lacks the data it deserves.
Better measurement will help the world see the full scale and potential of volunteer action.
UN Volunteers’ data is clear, but global volunteerism still lacks the data it deserves.
Better measurement will help the world see the full scale and potential of volunteer action.
Behind every UN career, there’s a story worth hearing👏
Join our webinar featuring 5 women from #UNESCO, #UNIDO, #UNWomen, #UN and @undp.org as they share their stories, challenges, and key moments that shaped their careers.
📅Join on Oct 22 at 3 PM CET🔗 linkedin.com/events/uncar...
Join our webinar featuring 5 women from #UNESCO, #UNIDO, #UNWomen, #UN and @undp.org as they share their stories, challenges, and key moments that shaped their careers.
📅Join on Oct 22 at 3 PM CET🔗 linkedin.com/events/uncar...
October 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
#Nepal’s🇳🇵 vulnerability to disasters underscores the urgent need for proactive measures.
Driven by this need, Anup volunteers to strengthen #DisasterRiskReduction and help people prepare for disasters across the country. #DRRDay
Driven by this need, Anup volunteers to strengthen #DisasterRiskReduction and help people prepare for disasters across the country. #DRRDay
October 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#Nepal’s🇳🇵 vulnerability to disasters underscores the urgent need for proactive measures.
Driven by this need, Anup volunteers to strengthen #DisasterRiskReduction and help people prepare for disasters across the country. #DRRDay
Driven by this need, Anup volunteers to strengthen #DisasterRiskReduction and help people prepare for disasters across the country. #DRRDay
Globally, @who.int reports that one in five people in emergencies face #MentalHealth challenges.
UN Volunteer Counsellor Marinour supports the UN personnel across the Arab States, ensuring those facing the psychological toll of emergencies are cared for too. #WorldMentalHealthDay
UN Volunteer Counsellor Marinour supports the UN personnel across the Arab States, ensuring those facing the psychological toll of emergencies are cared for too. #WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Globally, @who.int reports that one in five people in emergencies face #MentalHealth challenges.
UN Volunteer Counsellor Marinour supports the UN personnel across the Arab States, ensuring those facing the psychological toll of emergencies are cared for too. #WorldMentalHealthDay
UN Volunteer Counsellor Marinour supports the UN personnel across the Arab States, ensuring those facing the psychological toll of emergencies are cared for too. #WorldMentalHealthDay
“Volunteering changed my life. It gave me the freedom to grow, to work.” 👏
Madina, UN Volunteer with @unicef.org, calls on everyone to make newcomers with disabilities feel welcomed and valued. #DiversityMosaic
Madina, UN Volunteer with @unicef.org, calls on everyone to make newcomers with disabilities feel welcomed and valued. #DiversityMosaic
October 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“Volunteering changed my life. It gave me the freedom to grow, to work.” 👏
Madina, UN Volunteer with @unicef.org, calls on everyone to make newcomers with disabilities feel welcomed and valued. #DiversityMosaic
Madina, UN Volunteer with @unicef.org, calls on everyone to make newcomers with disabilities feel welcomed and valued. #DiversityMosaic
Who says older people can't volunteer? Not us!
Volunteering later in life supports active ageing, boosts self-esteem, and enhances physical and mental wellbeing.
Learn how ➡️ knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
Volunteering later in life supports active ageing, boosts self-esteem, and enhances physical and mental wellbeing.
Learn how ➡️ knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
October 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Who says older people can't volunteer? Not us!
Volunteering later in life supports active ageing, boosts self-esteem, and enhances physical and mental wellbeing.
Learn how ➡️ knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
Volunteering later in life supports active ageing, boosts self-esteem, and enhances physical and mental wellbeing.
Learn how ➡️ knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
Volunteers are a universal force for #ClimateAction.
⚖️ Push climate justice
📊 Map data
🗣 Shape policy
How do they shape climate policy? 👉 ow.ly/4XFm50X2Uux
⚖️ Push climate justice
📊 Map data
🗣 Shape policy
How do they shape climate policy? 👉 ow.ly/4XFm50X2Uux
September 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Volunteers are a universal force for #ClimateAction.
⚖️ Push climate justice
📊 Map data
🗣 Shape policy
How do they shape climate policy? 👉 ow.ly/4XFm50X2Uux
⚖️ Push climate justice
📊 Map data
🗣 Shape policy
How do they shape climate policy? 👉 ow.ly/4XFm50X2Uux
Volunteering is not new in Africa. It is part of every culture, every community.
The new State of Volunteerism in Africa report shows its power for #Agenda2063.
👉 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
The new State of Volunteerism in Africa report shows its power for #Agenda2063.
👉 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
September 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Volunteering is not new in Africa. It is part of every culture, every community.
The new State of Volunteerism in Africa report shows its power for #Agenda2063.
👉 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
The new State of Volunteerism in Africa report shows its power for #Agenda2063.
👉 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
They run clinics.
They teach children.
They deliver aid in the hardest-to-reach places.
And they prove that even in crisis, compassion travels further than conflict.
Country Coordinator Abdullah Al Duraibi & UN Volunteers in #Yemen show how peace is built, not given.
#PeaceDay
They teach children.
They deliver aid in the hardest-to-reach places.
And they prove that even in crisis, compassion travels further than conflict.
Country Coordinator Abdullah Al Duraibi & UN Volunteers in #Yemen show how peace is built, not given.
#PeaceDay
September 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
What future can #Madagascar 🇲🇬 build in the next decade when communities commit to #peace?
In 2024, Malagasy volunteers trained youth leaders & inspired 1,200+ peers across 52 communities.
The future is already in motion.
#PeaceDay #YouthLeadPeace
In 2024, Malagasy volunteers trained youth leaders & inspired 1,200+ peers across 52 communities.
The future is already in motion.
#PeaceDay #YouthLeadPeace
September 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What future can #Madagascar 🇲🇬 build in the next decade when communities commit to #peace?
In 2024, Malagasy volunteers trained youth leaders & inspired 1,200+ peers across 52 communities.
The future is already in motion.
#PeaceDay #YouthLeadPeace
In 2024, Malagasy volunteers trained youth leaders & inspired 1,200+ peers across 52 communities.
The future is already in motion.
#PeaceDay #YouthLeadPeace
Why do #IVCO2025 partners agree that measuring📏volunteering matters?
✅It reveals the true value of volunteering & exposes its gaps & improvements
✅Boosts development results
✅Makes invisible volunteering visible
Coming soon: #SWVR2026 on the power of volunteer measurement!
✅It reveals the true value of volunteering & exposes its gaps & improvements
✅Boosts development results
✅Makes invisible volunteering visible
Coming soon: #SWVR2026 on the power of volunteer measurement!
September 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Recognise – measure – understand & safeguard what volunteers do!🌎
The global volunteering community is ready for the International #VolunteerYear 2026! As #IVCO2025 wraps up, it’s time for YOU to help shape #IVY2026!
💡 Plan your activities
💬 Inspire others
🌱 Lead change
The global volunteering community is ready for the International #VolunteerYear 2026! As #IVCO2025 wraps up, it’s time for YOU to help shape #IVY2026!
💡 Plan your activities
💬 Inspire others
🌱 Lead change
September 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Recognise – measure – understand & safeguard what volunteers do!🌎
The global volunteering community is ready for the International #VolunteerYear 2026! As #IVCO2025 wraps up, it’s time for YOU to help shape #IVY2026!
💡 Plan your activities
💬 Inspire others
🌱 Lead change
The global volunteering community is ready for the International #VolunteerYear 2026! As #IVCO2025 wraps up, it’s time for YOU to help shape #IVY2026!
💡 Plan your activities
💬 Inspire others
🌱 Lead change
Leaders from volunteering agencies around the globe are rallying together at the @volunteeringforum.bsky.social #IVCO2025, already looking ahead to International #VolunteerYear 2026.
The message is clear: the world needs more support for volunteering.
The message is clear: the world needs more support for volunteering.
September 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Leaders from volunteering agencies around the globe are rallying together at the @volunteeringforum.bsky.social #IVCO2025, already looking ahead to International #VolunteerYear 2026.
The message is clear: the world needs more support for volunteering.
The message is clear: the world needs more support for volunteering.
Volunteerism in Africa drives progress for people and for #Agenda2063.
💙 651,000+ assignments
💙 71 million hours given
💙 Valued at USD 353.5 million
Yet traditional volunteerism is still overlooked, underfunded & under-researched.
Read more 👉 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
💙 651,000+ assignments
💙 71 million hours given
💙 Valued at USD 353.5 million
Yet traditional volunteerism is still overlooked, underfunded & under-researched.
Read more 👉 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
September 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Volunteerism in Africa drives progress for people and for #Agenda2063.
💙 651,000+ assignments
💙 71 million hours given
💙 Valued at USD 353.5 million
Yet traditional volunteerism is still overlooked, underfunded & under-researched.
Read more 👉 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
💙 651,000+ assignments
💙 71 million hours given
💙 Valued at USD 353.5 million
Yet traditional volunteerism is still overlooked, underfunded & under-researched.
Read more 👉 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
"The more the United Nations does together to address big challenges around the world, the less the burden on individual countries to do it alone."
As the #UN marks 80 years of working on behalf of people everywhere, Antonio Guterres urges support for a stronger, more effective UN. #UNGA80
As the #UN marks 80 years of working on behalf of people everywhere, Antonio Guterres urges support for a stronger, more effective UN. #UNGA80
September 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
What happens when you add volunteer spirit to the @UN?
💡 Bold ideas
🌍 Smarter solutions
💙 Progress that lasts
Nirold is one of 14,600+ UN Volunteers in 2024 that made it happen👉 www.unv.org/annual-repor...
💡 Bold ideas
🌍 Smarter solutions
💙 Progress that lasts
Nirold is one of 14,600+ UN Volunteers in 2024 that made it happen👉 www.unv.org/annual-repor...
September 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
What happens when you add volunteer spirit to the @UN?
💡 Bold ideas
🌍 Smarter solutions
💙 Progress that lasts
Nirold is one of 14,600+ UN Volunteers in 2024 that made it happen👉 www.unv.org/annual-repor...
💡 Bold ideas
🌍 Smarter solutions
💙 Progress that lasts
Nirold is one of 14,600+ UN Volunteers in 2024 that made it happen👉 www.unv.org/annual-repor...
While many UN Volunteers globally contributed to sustainable development in 2024, #Ecuador🇪🇨 stood out!
5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ Ecuadorian UN Volunteers contributed across areas from community development to social work.
5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ Ecuadorian UN Volunteers contributed across areas from community development to social work.
September 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
While many UN Volunteers globally contributed to sustainable development in 2024, #Ecuador🇪🇨 stood out!
5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ Ecuadorian UN Volunteers contributed across areas from community development to social work.
5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ Ecuadorian UN Volunteers contributed across areas from community development to social work.
Who says older people 🧓🏿👵🏽👴🏾 can't volunteer? Not us!
As the world population is rapidly growing older, volunteering later in life helps people stay active, build confidence, and live healthier lives.
UNV's research with @ilo-employment.bsky.social explains how 🔗 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
As the world population is rapidly growing older, volunteering later in life helps people stay active, build confidence, and live healthier lives.
UNV's research with @ilo-employment.bsky.social explains how 🔗 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
September 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Who says older people 🧓🏿👵🏽👴🏾 can't volunteer? Not us!
As the world population is rapidly growing older, volunteering later in life helps people stay active, build confidence, and live healthier lives.
UNV's research with @ilo-employment.bsky.social explains how 🔗 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
As the world population is rapidly growing older, volunteering later in life helps people stay active, build confidence, and live healthier lives.
UNV's research with @ilo-employment.bsky.social explains how 🔗 knowledge.unv.org/evidence-lib...
What does volunteering mean to you? To Jheimmy, it means opening doors for others.
As a UN Volunteer with #UNHCR in #Colombia 🇨🇴, she improves access to health & education, runs leadership workshops, and supports #LGBTIQIA+ initiatives in La Pista, the largest migrant settlement in the Americas.
As a UN Volunteer with #UNHCR in #Colombia 🇨🇴, she improves access to health & education, runs leadership workshops, and supports #LGBTIQIA+ initiatives in La Pista, the largest migrant settlement in the Americas.
August 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
What does volunteering mean to you? To Jheimmy, it means opening doors for others.
As a UN Volunteer with #UNHCR in #Colombia 🇨🇴, she improves access to health & education, runs leadership workshops, and supports #LGBTIQIA+ initiatives in La Pista, the largest migrant settlement in the Americas.
As a UN Volunteer with #UNHCR in #Colombia 🇨🇴, she improves access to health & education, runs leadership workshops, and supports #LGBTIQIA+ initiatives in La Pista, the largest migrant settlement in the Americas.
She doesn’t know it yet, but one day Deline will become a UN Volunteer with #UNHCR 💙
Born in Kakuma 🇰🇪, she returned home after her studies to lift others up. Today, she empowers youth with digital skills and helps them rebuild their lives.
Born in Kakuma 🇰🇪, she returned home after her studies to lift others up. Today, she empowers youth with digital skills and helps them rebuild their lives.
August 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
She doesn’t know it yet, but one day Deline will become a UN Volunteer with #UNHCR 💙
Born in Kakuma 🇰🇪, she returned home after her studies to lift others up. Today, she empowers youth with digital skills and helps them rebuild their lives.
Born in Kakuma 🇰🇪, she returned home after her studies to lift others up. Today, she empowers youth with digital skills and helps them rebuild their lives.