International Volunteers Day

Today is International Volunteer Day and this year’s theme is “If everyone did…” More than a billion volunteer around the world act for solidarity and humanity for people and planet.
International Volunteers Day (IVD) is a day to pay tribute to volunteers worldwide and to recognize the value of volunteerism in peace and development. The theme of this year’s IVD centers on the power of everyone – collective action – if everyone did. If everyone volunteered the world would be a better place to live. Imagine more than eight billion of us volunteering. Limitless possibilities for sustainable development – food and education for everyone, clean environment and good health, inclusive and peaceful societies, and more.