Chad - IVD events

The theme of this year’s IVD in Chad is 'Environment and Youth'. Almost 47 percent of the Chadian population consists of youth and through this theme, we would like to highlight the role of youth in keeping the environment clean which has further linkages to improved health and living conditions.   View event 04 October 2005 
Making the most of Employee Volunteering
Bedford, United Kingdom
This unique conference is set to be one of the highlights of the Year of the Volunteer and will provide one of this year's premier forums on employee community involvement.  View event 12 October 2005 
2005 European Volunteering Assembly
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
The European Volunteering Assembly is the first ever meeting of its kind organised by Volunteering England. A high point in the Year of the Volunteer 2005, and marking the UK Presidency of the EU, the event will provide a showcase for volunteering in the UK.  View event 20 October 2005  - 23 October 2005
Conference in Honduras 2005
Copan Ruinas, Honduras
A 4-day conference to bring people from the volunteering sector together.  View event 24 October 2005 
International Volunteers: Making a Difference in the World
Tokyo, Japan
This year's annual meeting of International Volunteer Co-operation Organizations (IVCO) will be hosted by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Tokyo. The conference is aimed at heads of agencies engaged in international volunteering.   View event 26 October 2005  - 29 October 2005
Artists volunteer to highlight role of women, youth in MDGs
Paranaque
A four-day arts exhibition on the roles of women and youth in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), titled "Women and Youth as MDG-nizers" will be launched on 26 October 2005 in Paranaque, the Philippines.  View event 29 October 2005 
Make a Difference Day 2005
Across the United Kingdom
CSV Make a Difference Day is the UK's biggest day of direct volunteering. You can take part in any activity that will have a direct, positive impact on your local community.  View event 02 November 2005  - 05 November 2005
2005 International Conference on Volunteer Administration
Jacksonville, Florida
The ICVA conference is devoted to the professional development of individuals who manage and lead volunteers.  View event 03 November 2005  - 04 November 2005
“I Euroforum on Volunteering Work: shared challenges in EU-25”
Valencia, Spain
The I Euroforum on Volunteering plans to accommodate a large number of actors on a local, regional, European and International scale in order to jointly present their analysis about the current reality and future situation of voluntary work in Europe, and those who carry out their functions in an extensive scope of activities (social exclusion, disability, unemployment, aging, sports, young people, etc.)  View event 07 November 2005 
10th IAVE Asia-Pacific Regional Volunteer Conference
Hong Kong
Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS) will host the 10th IAVE Asia-Pacific Regional Volunteer Conference in Hong Kong from 7-9 November 2005. The Conference themed “Volunteerism – A Driving Force for Community Building” offers a platform for policy makers, volunteers,  to share experiences, build capacities and learn from volunteer leaders worldwide.   View event 17 November 2005  - 19 November 2005
ARNOVA Annual Conference
Washington, D.C., USA
The focus area of this year’s event is “Nonprofits, Philanthropy and the Public Agenda: Linking Research, Practice and Policy.” Proposals accepted for presentation have been grouped into 13 tracks including philanthropy, leadership, boards and governance, communication and technology and linking research, policy and practice.  View event 22 November 2005  - 22 November 2005
Ghana to launch "You can too!" on IVD
Accra, GHANA
International Volunteer Day Committee in Ghana is launching IVD 2005 with the theme "Volunteer for Development - You Can Too!" on Tuesday, 22 November at 10:00 a.m. at the UNDP Conference Room in the capital Accra.  View event 23 November 2005 
Scottish Association for Volunteer Management Annual International Conference
Glasgow, Scotland
The seminar, entitled "From obsession to profession", will have Andy Fryar as keynote speaker. Mr. Fryar is the founder and director of OzVPM -- an Australia-based resource consultancy and training company specializing in volunteerism.
  View event 28 November 2005  - 03 December 2005
International Workshop on Good Governance in Civil Society
Nepal
Local self-governance has been interpreted in many different ways so as to encompass many different aspects of social organisation and the institutional framework within which social and economic activities are performed. This workshop examines the critical framework of management practices that must address the growing concern for effective self-governance in civil society.  View event 29 November 2005  - 30 November 2005
Volunteering Research: Frontiers and Horizons
Birmingham, United Kingdom
To mark the end of the UK Year of the Volunteer 2005, the Institute for Volunteering Research will be hosting a two-day seminar to review the latest developments in volunteering research. The seminar will provide a stimulating environment in which to consider new directions in volunteering research.  View event 30 November 2005  - 02 December 2005
8º Congreso Estatal del Voluntariado

Los próximos 30 de noviembre y 1 y 2 de diciembre en la ciudad de Granada tendrá lugar el 8º Congreso Estatal del Voluntariado “compartiendo solidaridad”, que configurará un marco idóneo donde el movimiento asociativo, instituciones públicas y privadas, agentes sociales y medios de comunicación intercambiarán experiencias y líneas estratégicas en materia de promoción de la acción voluntaria y participación ciudadana bajo el prisma de los valores solidarios en nuestra sociedad.  View event 03 December 2005  - 03 December 2005
We are the family
Poltava, Ukraine
04 December 2005 
Spreading the word on Volunteerism on IVD 2005
Cyprus
Young Volunteers will present their work as “volunteers” to their classmates during school assemblies. The children will be asked to explain “why I became a volunteer” and teachers will encourage class discussions on the subject.   View event 05 December 2005 
''Piggy banks with a heart" exhibit
Nicosia, Cyprus
One hundred hand-painted piggy banks by children will be on exhibit from 5 December 2005 until 7 January 2006.  View event 05 December 2005  - 07 January 2006
3intercat
Barcelona, Spain
On the occasion of the IVD, Iwith is launching on 5 December the website www.3intercat.net, the place to meet and establish links with the catalan associations and volunteering movement.  View event 05 December 2005 
IVD 2005 Arts and Music Festival
Nigeria
The UYFI/IVD2005 Festival, offers an excellent opportunity for many young musicians who are looking to make a difference on a local, state, national and global scales; to showcase their talents to potential sponsors and establish themselves.   View event 05 December 2005 
Launch of 'Step by Step Guides to Volunteering' in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
For IVD 2005, Volunteer Centres Ireland, the national co-ordinating body of  volunteer centres, will launch a series of guides to volunteering on 5 December in Dublin  View event 05 December 2005  - 05 December 2005
Volunteering for Climate Justice
Montreal
On the occasion of the UNFCCC conference, it is very important to show to the face of the world how volunteering is shaping the face of the world and contribute to the reduction of climate change. in fact, working toward MDGs includes necessarily fighting climate change effects.  View event 05 December 2005 
Volunteering to reverse the spread of AIDS, malaria & other major diseases
Kampala, Uganda
For International Volunteer Day 2005, the organization Hope for Orphans in Uganda are planning several activities related to battling HIV/AIDS.  View event 05 December 2005  - 08 December 2005
‘I volunteer! Because...’ photo exhibit
Istanbul, Turkey
Children as volunteers will the main theme of the photo exhibit organized by the Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV) on International Volunteer Day, 5 December in Istanbul.  View event 06 December 2005  - 07 December 2005
Children with the Concert of Kostruba
Nukus, Karakalpasktan Republic, Uzbekistan
To mark International Volunteer Day 2005, the United Nations Volunteers and the donor community in Uzbekistan have organized an event in Nukus, Karakalpakstan, with the children of Kostruba, a remote community in Karakalpakstan.   View event 07 December 2005 
5th Annual Volunteer are Stars awards evening
Richmond BC Canada
At this event youth leaders of tomorrow will be honored in five categories.   View event 07 December 2005  - 08 December 2005
The volunteer manager's role in achieving quality standards in volunteering
London, UK
This new and innovative programme is aimed at those who are working within larger organizations with responsibility for developing and promoting good volunteering practice.   View event 07 December 2005 
Voluntário! Claro.
Aveiro, Portugal
Acção de sensibilização, junto da comunidade escolar , para as acções de voluntariado, primeiro a nível local, depois regional. Acrescento, que já em 7 de Dezembro de 2004, houve uma conferência sobre " O que é ser Voluntário", nesta escola,e que despertou alguns jovens para o voluntariado.   View event 10 December 2005  - 11 December 2005
Third National Conference on Volunteering in Russia
Moscow, Russia
A National Conference on Volunteering is held in in December every year to mark the International Day of the Volunteer, 5 December. The Conference is a rare public acknowledgement of the unique role volunteering plays in society, and contributes to the dialogue about key problems and perspectives on the development of volunteering in the Russian Federation.  View event 17 December 2005 
'Uniendo Voluntades' en Peru
Callao, Lima, Perú
Celebraremos el día Internacional de los Voluntarios, brindando un emotivo homenaje a los 180 voluntarios locales, que "Uniendo Voluntades" han logrado llevar una sonrisa a muchos hogares al dar su apoyo en la búsqueda de una mejor calidad de vida.   View event 17 December 2005  - 17 December 2005
Ripensare la Globalizzazione. Crisi globali,povertà,instabilità internazionale
Castelnovo Né Monti, Reggio Emilia, Italia
Seminario di studio economici e sociali sulle Crisi globali, la povertà e l'instabilità internazionale nord/sud del mondo.   View event 30 December 2005  - 07 January 2006
Global PeaceWorks - Peace Among Religions Project
New Delhi, India
The project is devoted to creating peace among religions by having Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Bahai and other volunteers living and working together in harmony.  View event 22 January 2006 
Volunteer Oscars
London, England
A host of stars are gearing up to honour hundreds of unsung heroes who gave their time for others during the highly-successful Year of the Volunteer 2005 campaign in the UK.  View event 30 January 2006 
Ethics and Development Day
Washington, DC
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Enrique V. Iglesias will inaugurate on 11 January 2005 a day dedicated to analyzing the relationship between ethics and development, a theme adopted by the IDB and the government of Norway as the basis to create the Inter-American Initiative of Social Capital, Ethics and Development.   View event 14 February 2006 
NY Area Workshop - Principles and Practices of Volunteer Program
New York City
Are you a new volunteer resource practitioner looking for some ways to build your volunteer program?  Are you a seasoned professional looking to inject some fresh ideas into your established program?   View event 17 February 2006 
A Crazy idea
Tivoli, N.Y, USA
The town of Tivoli and A Crazy idea non-profit film company are Teaming up for a send off party at 1 Tivoli commons (the Village & hall) for an event of hope and helping those in need hurt by Hurricane Katrina and Rita.  View event 20 February 2006  - 22 February 2006
2006 VolunTourism Forum
Baltimore, USA
In order for VolunTourism to thrive in the marketplace, the potential practitioners/operators of VolunTourism products and services must also be well-informed about the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that face them as they move forward in their processes. Through plenary sessions and panel discussions, the 2006 VolunTourism Forum will highlight the "Strengths" and "Opportunities" by having speakers present information regarding their respective VolunTourism operations, products, and services.   View event 20 February 2006  - 26 February 2006
Student Volunteering Week 2006
London, United Kingdom
Student Volunteering England launched Student Volunteering Week in 2001 and it is now the biggest week of celebration in the student volunteering calendar.  View event 23 February 2006  - 26 February 2006
International Youth Volunteerism Summit
Chicago, USA
The inaugural IYV Summit is a weekend designed to celebrate the "impulses" behind youth volunteerism around the world while at the same time creating a social and intellectual space for serious critical discussion of the limits and pitfalls of those "impulses".   View event 24 February 2006 
The Global Citizenship Conference
Indianapolis, USA
Students and young professionals wishing to make a difference in the world are invited to apply for a one-day conference on February 24, 2006, in Indianapolis called "The Midwest Global Citizenship Conference." The summit aims to open a dialogue among young leaders about civic engagement in the globalized world of the 21st century.  View event 25 February 2006 
Torino Winter Olympics' social forum on volunteerism
Turin, Italy
Tapping into the energy surrounding the Olympics, including the presence of thousands of volunteers, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme has teamed up with the Non-profit coordination for Torino 2006 and Idea Solidale to host a forum on 25 February discussing volunteerism and the promotion of human rights.   View event 03 March 2006  - 05 March 2006
Student Volunteering Conference
London, United Kingdom
The annual conference, held on the 3rd - 5th March, aims to bring together student volunteering groups from around the country to share good practice, attend workshops, network, innovate and celebrate t he amazing work which they carry out in their local communities each year. An exhibition will run alongside Conference, providing an excellent opportunity for organisations to have a presence at this year's event.   View event 07 March 2006  - 10 March 2006
11th National Conference on Volunteering
Melbourne, Australia
The conference will focus specifically on the themes and issues relevant to volunteer involvement in the major events in our communities. Whether it is international sporting events, cultural festivals or natural disasters and emergencies; volunteers involved in sport and recreation, culture and tourism and emergency management connects Australians to one another and to the rest of the world.  View event 07 March 2006  - 08 March 2006
Inaugural National Volunteering Research Symposium
Melbourne, Australia
If you are an academic researcher with published research related to volunteering, or a postgraduate student currently undertaking research into volunteering, you should not miss this exciting event.  View event 09 March 2006  - 11 March 2006
Hands On Network 2006 Leadership Conference
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The Hands On Network 2006 Leadership Conference is a gathering of some of America’s most dynamic leaders in the volunteer and community service sector.  View event 11 March 2006 
Employment workshop for women's week
Currie Library
An employment and training workshop is set to be held next month as part of International Women's Week.   View event 19 March 2006 
Treasure Hunt
Kiev, Ukraine
The event, "Treasure Hunt", will gather volunteers, youth groups, UN agency employees, among others, in a game that will highlight the MDGs and benefits of volunteering in Ukraine.   View event 21 March 2006 
A Panel Discussion: “Add Oomph to Your Organization and Create a Civic-Minded Generation”
New York, NY
This workshop will feature a dynamic panel discussion covering the value of engaging high school and college students as well as recent graduates in the non-profit community. The workshop will address how your organization can implement meaningful internship and Americorps programs.  View event 22 March 2006  - 25 March 2006
17th Annual National Service-Learning Conference: We the People
Philadelphia, USA
Conference workshops exemplify the tenets of service-learning: service, experiential learning, academic integrity, and authentic youth engagement. Slightly larger than the workshops, featured forums provide conference participants opportunities to interact with keynote and other major speakers.  View event 22 March 2006 
International Conference on Faith and Service
Washington D.C., USA
On March 22, 2006, the historic International Conference on Faith and Service will gather more than 500 leaders from the fields of religion, community service, academia, and public service at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The conference theme of “Building Bridges Through Interreligious Dialogue and Youth Civic Engagement” will promote collaboration among Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other faiths, emphasizing common purposes shared by diverse religions and the vital role that religious dialogue and youth service can play in reducing conflict throughout the world.  View event 18 April 2006 
The Centre for Volunteering Members Breakfast Forum
Sydney, Australia
Breakfast Forums for The Centre for Volunteering members are held on the third Tuesday of the month from 9am-10:30am (excluding January and December). Guest speakers address a wide range of challenges facing the not-for-profit sector, from marketing and fundraising to supporting children and more.   View event 19 April 2006  - 05 June 2006
'Ready Steady Go!' capacity building programme
All across UK
The Russell Commission charity has launched a free programme of capacity building activities, to help organizations work more effectively with young volunteers.   View event 21 April 2006  - 23 April 2006
Dia Global do Voluntariado Jovem 2006 - Participe!

Já foi dada a largada para o início das ações que irão fazer parte do Dia Global do Voluntariado Jovem 2006. No Brasil e em todo o mundo, jovens realizarão ações positivas, visando a transformação social em áreas como: fome, educação, igualdade entre os sexos, mortalidade infantil, saúde das gestantes, combate a doenças, respeito ao meio ambiente e parcerias para o desenvolvimento.   View event 21 April 2006  - 23 April 2006
Global Youth Service Day 2006
Multiple Countries
GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY is the largest community service event in the world.  View event 24 April 2006 
National Healthcare Volunteer Day
USA
National Healthcare Volunteer Day was designed to recognize the support that volunteers and auxilians provide to hospital staff, their patients, their family members and the community.  View event 27 April 2006  - 04 May 2006
ENGAGE Week
Melborune, Sydney, Brisbane (Australia)
ENGAGE is a three-year global campaign to increase the quality and extent of employee engagement in the development of healthy and sustainable communities.   View event 02 May 2006 
ENGAGE Corporate Shares Community Profits Workshop
Sydney, Australia
This is your chance to attend a hands-on workshop designed to help not-for-profit organizations build strong and sustainable volunteer-based partnerships with business.  View event 04 May 2006  - 04 May 2006
WORKSHOP: Organizational Transformation Through Volunteer Motivation
New York, USA
Utilizing adult learning techniques and current research, this practical, interactive and fun session identifies these factors and how they change during a volunteer’s life cycle. Armed with this knowledge, the session demonstrates how leaders can build strong volunteer programs.  View event 05 May 2006  - 07 May 2006
7th International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation
Bangkok, Thailand
The 7th IWRM is becoming the leading international platform for discussion, debate and training on local resource mobilisation in the global South and is an event not to be missed!  View event 11 May 2006  - 12 May 2006
International Conference on Leadership and Youth Volunteering for MDGs
Abia State, Nigeria
In Nigeria, the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) has been working in close partnership with First Lady’s Save Our Youth Campaign, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre and the Nigerian National Volunteer Service at the Presidency in the area of promoting youth volunteering and Sustainable Human Development Rights.   View event 15 May 2006  - 21 May 2006
National Volunteer Week - Australia
All across Australia
The theme for this year's National Volunteer Week is Change Your World. Although we'd all love to change THE world, it’s a big ask, so this year the focus is on what we can each do within our own lives and spheres of influence, which in turn, will influence and change others.  View event 17 May 2006  - 19 May 2006
The University and Civil Society: Autonomy and Responsibility
Bologna, Italy
The first major international conference hosted by the University of Denver/University of Bologna International Center for Civic Engagement. This conference calls for global dialogue on the role of the university in serving the public good.  View event 20 May 2006  - 20 May 2006
SOLV’s 11TH annual "Down by the Riverside"
Statewide, Oregon, United States
Volunteers from all over Oregon will join together in the nation’s largest river enhancement and community livability celebration as part of SOLV’s 11TH annual Down by the Riverside.  View event 21 May 2006 
Walk the World 2006
Worldwide
Join the United Nations World Food Programme and tens of thousands of individuals around the world to help end child hunger. Together, we'll play a key role in meeting the Millennium Development Goals.   View event 01 June 2006  - 01 June 2006
Improving Your Leadership Effectiveness
Sydney, Australia
The workshop aims to assist participants to improve their leadership effectiveness by building on their individual and collective experiences, using their actual work situations as case studies.   View event 05 June 2006  - 08 June 2006
2nd International Conference on Youth Empowerment (ICOYE) 2006: Empowering Youth through Volunteerism
Hong Kong, China
"Empowering Youth through Volunteerism"- the City University of Hong Kong, Department of Applied Social Studies is organizing the 2nd International Conference on Youth Empowerment (ICOYE) 2006, on June 5-8, 2006.  View event 16 June 2006  - 16 June 2006
South Australian State Volunteers Day
Adelaide, Australia
State Volunteers Day is a shared public holiday in South Australia formed to expand the recognition of the important role that volunteers play in our state.  View event 21 June 2006  - 25 June 2006
CIVICUS World Assembly 2006
Glasgow, Scotland
The CIVICUS World Assembly is a forum for international civil society representatives to get together, exchange ideas, experiences and build strategies for a just world.  View event 25 July 2006 
Volunteer at the UNHCR refugee settlement in Ghana
Buduburam, Ghana
The New Liberian Women’s Skills Training Centre at the UNHCR settlement gives financial support, advice and training that enables women to be self-reliant and live as normal a life as possible.  View event 28 July 2006  - 30 July 2006
5th Conference on Volunteerism and Family Caregiving
Denver, USA
The 5th National Conference on Volunteerism and Family Caregiving focuses on stimulating and innovative learning activities  for volunteers' and caregivers'. Their needs for education, knowledge of best practices, empowerment, support and encouragement.  View event 30 July 2006  - 12 August 2006
International volunteer project in Rila, Bulgaria
Rila, Bulgaria
The volunteer workcamp is intended to play an integral part in offering a programme of purposeful and planned activities to the children during the summer period.  View event 06 August 2006  - 19 August 2006
Preserving heritage varieties and endangered species in the Kootenays
British Columbia, Canada
The project aims to involve international volunteers in environmental gardening projects connected to food security and preserving endangered and heritage varieties.   View event 08 August 2006  - 17 August 2006
Australian Volunteers Information Session Series
Sydney, Australia
These sessions will give opportunities to talk to returned volunteers and find out how Australians with expertisecan make a difference in communities.  View event 08 August 2006  - 08 September 2006
International Voluntary Workcamp 2006
Dunkwa-on-Offin, Ghana
This is the first International Volunteers WorkCamp2006 which will be hosted by Young Peace Brigades, an International Voluntary Organization with representatives in over 10 countries; as part of its 2 year anniversary.   View event 11 August 2006 
o Prêmio AFS Voluntário Jovem
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
O AFS Intercultura Brasil, antigo American Field Service, completa em 2006 cinqüenta anos atuando no Brasil com aprendizado intercultural. Para comemorar esta significativa atuação, o AFS lança neste momento o Prêmio AFS Voluntário Jovem, que tem como objetivo reconhecer e estimular o trabalho realizado por jovens voluntários em projetos social desenvolvidos por ONGs em todo o Brasil.   View event 12 August 2006  - 12 August 2006
International Youth Day
Global
International Youth Day is a great opportunity to rally support and get key actors involved - governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, businesses, and young people - to focus on what has been done to further the World Programme of Action for Youth.   View event 14 August 2006  - 31 August 2006
Rick Lynch National Training Tour of Australia
Adelaide, Bathurst, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne & Sydney
Workshop on "Effective Volunteer Management : Mobilising Your Resources".  View event 17 August 2006  - 31 August 2006
Linda Graff National Training Tour of Australia
Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth
A workshop in Brisbane with Linda GRAFF, Canada’s leading volunteerism expert and author of best selliing books including "By Definition: Policies for Volunteer Programs.  View event 27 August 2006 
Dia de Fazer a Diferença” mobiliza país em agosto
Brazil
O Dia de Fazer a Diferença é considerado o maior evento de mobilização para ações sociais simultâneas do país, com a participação de milhões de voluntários. Trata-se de um dia no ano, 27 de agosto (domingo), em que diversos líderes comunitários se unem para fazer a diferença, com a realização de projetos sociais articulados em centenas de cidades.   View event 29 August 2006  - 31 August 2006
Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management
Brisbane, Australia
The second Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management will feature the theme “Volunteer Management – Have we gone too far?” The retreat is an annual educational and professional development opportunity for volunteer program managers who feel they are past the 'basics' of their profession and are seeking new challenges.  View event 07 September 2006 
First Gathering on Corporate Volunteering
Lima, Peru
The Asociación Trabajo Voluntario (Voluntary Work Association), the Compañía Minera Antamina and Profuturo AFP have joined efforts to organize this first gathering that will promote the exchange of experiences amongst companies featuring corporate volunteering programs.  View event 13 September 2006  - 14 September 2006
NCVO/ VSSN Researching the Voluntary Sector Conference
London, UK
It's an annual 2-day unique opportunity for those with an interest in voluntary sector research to meet and take time to share ideas.  View event 21 September 2006 
6. bundesweite Fachtagung Freiwilligen-Management
Berlin, Germany
Im Rahmen der bundesweiten Woche des bürgerschaftlichen Engagements findet am 21. September 2006 die 6. bundesweite Fachtagung zum Freiwilligen-Management statt.   View event 23 September 2006  - 23 October 2006
NGO Art Studio: workshop
Skopje, Macedonia
NGO ART STUDIO will organize a workshop project screening and art exhibition for the participation in CreativeChange which is collaborating with the United Nations’ Millennium Campaign and an international youth initiative, TakingITGlobal on CreativeChange Youth Arts Project which is a learning journey on development with arts.   View event 25 September 2006  - 27 August 2006
Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute Train-the-Trainer Seminar
Chicago, Illinois, US
The Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute is a state-of-the-art training program designed to teach leadership and community service skills to high school-age students. This national training seminar certifies participants to implement this unique service and leadership curriculum.  View event 02 October 2006  - 09 December 2006
Global Human Rights Leadership Development Institute (GHRLDI)
Lagos, Nigeria
Global Human Rights Leadership Development Institute (GHRLDI) "A Human Rights Leadership Training Program" will be held as an online course as a Capacity Building Program for Activists and Community Advocates.  View event 12 October 2006  - 15 October 2006
Conference on Honduras 2006
Copan Ruinas, Honduras
The Conference on Honduras 2006 will take place in Copan Ruinas, Honduras during October 12-15, 2006 at the Municipal Conference Center. The event will be presented by projecthonduras.com and sponsored by Special Missions Foundation, Inc. of Georgetown, Texas.  View event 18 October 2006 
Sport Volunteering Seminar – “Making the Right Connections”
Reading, UK
This national seminar will bring together the world of sport and volunteering to examine volunteering in sport from national policy to local good practice with speakers from volunteering, the voluntary sector, leisure and sport.  On 18 October 2006 Baroness Julia Neuberger, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Volunteering will be kicking off the day. Sport England and Volunteering England will jointly present and take questions about their sport volunteering work.  Amoung the other speakers are local Volunteer Centres and independent experts from sports development.   View event 28 October 2006 
Make A Difference Day
USA
Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbours helping neighbours. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October.  View event 01 November 2006  - 01 November 2006
International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day
Worldwide
Volunteering does not succeed in a vacuum. Behind the army of volunteers lies an equally dedicated group of individuals and agencies who are reponsible for the coordination, support, training, administration and recruitment of the world's volunteers - skilled professionals who are adept at taking singular passion and turning it into effective action. It is important to let those professionals know that the spirit of volunteerism is enhanced and enabled by them, and to thank them.  View event 06 November 2006  - 06 November 2006
Volunteering Ireland VOLT 4th Annual Conference "Paving the Way"
Galway, Ireland
The Volunteering Ireland VOLT network is pleased to invite you to their 4th Annual Conference which takes place in NUI Galway, on November 6th 2006. The theme of this year’s conference is Leadership in Volunteer Management – Paving the Way.   View event 07 November 2006  - 10 November 2006
Volunteer Management Certificate Program
Pullman, WA USA
The Volunteer Management Certificate Program (VMCP) is a four-course online training program that focuses on practical real-life learning exercise and provides "basic training" for managers of volunteers  View event 10 November 2006  - 14 November 2006
19th IAVE World Volunteer Conference
New Delhi, India
The Conference theme is “Volunteering for Peace in Multicultural Societies,” so mark your dates! And give yourself the chance to make a difference in this World.  We need YOU!   View event 15 November 2006  - 17 November 2006
CSV's Institute for Advanced Volunteer Management (IAVM) 2006
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Do you manage volunteers?  Are you responsible for citizen involvement in your organisation?  Would you like to engage more people and communities in your work?  Develop your management and leadership skills?  Or make the transition from Volunteer Co-ordinator to Volunteer Manager? If you are committed to volunteering and to maximising the contribution that your volunteers can make, don't miss the opportunity to participate in CSV's IAVM 2006. It is a unique opportunity to attend a cutting edge three-day training event presented in a relaxed residential setting.  View event 26 November 2006  - 27 November 2006
10 Years of Solidarity and Active Citizenship - European Voluntary Service 1996-2006
Brussels, Belgium
The Commission celebrates the 10th anniversary of European Voluntary Service. Since 1996, EVS has allowed more than 30.000 young people from Europe and abroad to engage in volunteering for the benefit of the community and to increase their competencies.  View event 28 November 2006 
Prince 2 Foundation Exam

The next Prince 2 Foundation Examination will take place on Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 11:00-12:00. If you would like to sign up for the exam, please contact niels.lohmann@unvolunteers.org or emily.valentin@unvolunteers.org (Etxn:2206 / 2125) COB Tuesday, 14 November.   View event 02 December 2006  - 05 December 2006
Collect some goodies for our volunteers !
Utrecht, Netherlands
On the 5th December every year, the world celebrates the ‘International Day of Volunteers’ and this year, YSI will also be participating.   View event 04 December 2006  - 04 December 2006
Celebració del Dia Internacional del Voluntariat
Barcelona, Spain
El 1985, Nacions Unides va declarar el 5 de desembre com a Dia Internacional del Voluntariat per Desenvolupament Econòmic i Social. Des de llavors, els voltants d'aquest Dia han sigut moments de celebració, trobada, visibilització i reconeixement.  View event 04 December 2006 
Celebration Event for the International Volunteer Day
Nicosia, Cyprus
On Monday 4/12/2006 the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council, the Nicosia District Volunteerism Coordinative Council, the Volunteer Corps and the Nicosia Municipality organised a Celebration Event for the International Volunteer Day.   View event 04 December 2006  - 06 December 2006
Congress of Volunteer Administrator Associations
Denver, Colorado
The Denver Directors of Volunteers in Agencies is pleased be hosting
the Congress of Volunteer Administrator Associations. It is an important
meeting to discuss what a new professional association of volunteer
program managers might be.   View event 04 December 2006  - 11 December 2006
Information Campaign on Volunteerism
Cyprus
The Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council launched an information campaign on volunteerism and the Volunteerism Week in Cyprus.  View event 04 December 2006  - 05 December 2006
IVD2006: Art and Music Festival
Millennium Park, Abuja, Nigeria
The Festival is one of the largest coordinated effort to help combat child abuse, neglect, and trafficking; to demonstrate that musicians and artists should be part of any collective effort aimed at community based child abuse intervention and prevention in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.  View event 05 December 2006  - 05 December 2006
"Five Years On: Volunteerism and the People that make it Work"
Sana'a, Yemen
Civil Society Organisations, Government, Educational Institutions, and UN Agencies will all join the IVD celebration to recognize the significant contribution of volunteers in economic and social development of the country.  View event 05 December 2006  - 05 December 2006
ivolunteer is celebrating IVD 2006
New Delhi, India
 iVolunteer is observing international volunteers day by performing street plays on volunteerism at north and south parts of Delhi.  View event 05 December 2006  - 05 December 2006
Public Forum on Volnteering and MDGs
Guatemala city, Guatemala
A Public Forum on Volunteering and MDGs is being organised with the participation of guests from the UN System, the Government and also civil society.   View event 05 December 2006 
Volunteer reception in Bermuda

The Centre on Philanthropy will be hosting a Volunteer Recognition Reception, with nominees being accepted from the island's over 400 registered charities.  View event 05 December 2006  - 06 December 2006
World Volunteers Day
Delhi, India
05 December 2006  - 05 December 2006
“Volunteerism’’ Conference
Istanbul, Turkey
Education Volunteers Foundation of Turkey will celebrate International Volunteers Day with a one-day pubic conference in a central site in Istanbul about “Volunteerism” to which particularly representatives of the foundation’s 15 thousand volunteers are invited.   View event 07 December 2006  - 09 December 2006
Launch of the UNDAF in December 2006
Cairo
15 December 2006 
Colloque du 15 décembre 2006

Pour une nouvelle approche du volontariat.
Les étudiants et les entreprises : des expériences et le monde en partage.   View event 21 March 2007  - 22 March 2007
International workshop on Devloping Volunteer Managment Systems
New Delhi, India
15 April 2007  - 21 April 2007
National Volunteer Week
Worldwide
This event is for volunteer administrators, especially targeted to recognize volunteers in programs for youth. It provides guides, ideas, and materials to recognize volunteers and to promote volunteerism during National Volunteer Week and throughout the year.  View event 20 April 2007  - 22 April 2007
National & Global Youth Service Day
Washington DC, USA
The Power of Youth Serving Youth to empower young people, highlighting their ongoing contributions to their communities and mobilizing their energy, commitment, and idealism through sustainable service  View event 03 May 2007  - 05 March 2007
Open Voices - Active Citizens, International Civil Society Fair
Nicosia, Cyprus
17 May 2007  - 19 May 2007
Citizenship, Identity, and Social Justice Conference
401 Sunset Avenue Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4
The international conference on Citizenship, Identity, and Social Justice will explore historical, political, social, cultural, and intellectual trends in the conceptualization of social justice and its relationship to institutions and practices of citizenship.   View event 19 May 2007  - 20 May 2007
Second International AIDS Candlelight Memorial in Nigeria
Owo, Nigeria
23 May 2007  - 27 May 2007
CIVICUS World Assembly 2007
Glasgow, Scotland
The CIVICUS World Assembly is a forum for international civil society representatives to get together, exchange ideas, experiences and build strategies for a just world. Be there to share the platform with high-profile speakers and grassroots activists from all over the world.   View event 16 July 2007  - 18 July 2007
2007 National Conference on Volunteering and Service
Philadelphia, PA, USA
20 July 2007  - 20 July 2007
YES Nigeria Network Stakeholders' Forum2007.
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
05 October 2007  - 07 October 2007
Kick-off Seminar for the International Fairtrade Action Network
Helsinki, Finland
Pro Fair Trade Finland initiates the development of an international network of Fairtrade volunteers, the Fairtrade Action Network.
The first seminar of the International Fairtrade Action Network will take place in Helsinki, Finland from 5-7 October 2007.  View event 23 October 2007  - 26 October 2007
27th International Fundraising Congress (IFC)
Noordwijk, the Netherlands
05 December 2007  - 05 December 2007
Experiencias de Voluntariado en Museos
Bogota, Colombia
01 June 2008  - 03 June 2008
2008 National Conference on Volunteering and Service (Atlanta, Georgia, US)

More than 4,500 service and volunteer leaders are expected to gather in Atlanta to listen, learn and contribute to a new wave of service and social entrepreneurship to meet social needs. The conference features a comprehensive agenda of exciting speakers, special events, immersion learning sessions, service projects, and 175 workshops. Register by 27 May 2008.  View event 20 June 2008  - 22 June 2008
Chicago Live United event

United Way volunteers will literally take over the streets of Chicago on Friday, June 20, to encourage their community to LIVE UNITED by giving, advocating and volunteering.  View event 14 July 2008  - 31 January 2009
Volvo Adventure

The Volvo Adventure - in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme - is an educational programme that rewards environmental activities and the decision-makers of the future. To enter, you form a team of two to five members aged 13 to 16 years and perform an environmental project in your local community. You submit the project via our online submission tool before the 31 January 2009 deadline.  View event 16 August 2008  - 31 July 2008
Ukraine volunteerism camp beckons

After positive feedback from 2007, together with its partner organisation 'Alternative-V', UNV Ukraine has started preparations for a second campaign shaped as a volunteer work camp.  View event 03 September 2008  - 05 July 2008
12th Australian National Conference on Volunteering

Volunteering Australia invites you to attend the 12th National Conference on Volunteering, 3-5 September 2008, an event exploring the issues that affect the 5.4 million Australians who volunteer. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Catch the New Waves’ which offers the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends in volunteering.  View event 16 September 2008  - 18 September 2008
Asia Pacific Volunteerism Conference

The Asia Pacific Volunteer Leadership Conference, a first-of-its kind symposium on managing and making the best use of volunteer resources, is being planned in Honolulu by The Volunteer Resource Center of Hawaii. Early registration is now open for the event, which will feature the world’s leading volunteer management experts. It is scheduled for September 16 to 18, 2008 at the Hawaii Convention Center. STOP PRESS - as of July 2008, conference fees were lowered to $200.   View event 16 September 2008  - 17 September 2008
The Voluntary Sector in Criminal Justice: Prospects for Citizenship

This conference will explore the positive prospects and critical implications of  developments for the voluntary sector, government, statutory criminal justice and welfare services, communities and offenders. We wish to re-examine the theory, strategy, impact and practice of the penal voluntary sector in relation to the following themes.   View event 23 September 2008  - 28 September 2008
Week of voluntary engagement in Germany

The German-wide "Week of voluntary engagement" is taking place between the 19th and the 28th of September 2008 under the auspices of the German Federal President. It is a nation-wide campaign themed "Engagement macht stark" (Engagement empowers), aimed at raising awareness about voluntary activities and volunteering through events and campaigns.

It is led by the BBE - "Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement" (National Network for Civil Society) - a German nationwide network linking organizations and associations from the third sector and civil society, the private sector, and federal and community institutions. The BBE was founded by the National Council of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV 2001) on 5 June 2002, and has more than 210 organizations representing millions of members, including Federal and State Ministries, foundations, NGOs, research institutes, media and the private sector.

  View event 15 October 2008  - 16 August 2008
Partnerships for Social Inclusion

Increasing social inclusion requires a joined-up approach that cuts across policy departments. Effective action means that the public sector should re-think the way it operates, moving from a traditional hierarchical model to one characterised by multi-sectoral partnerships and flexibility in policy delivery.

The development and nature of these partnerships and the implications for public policy will be the central theme of the Partnerships for Social Inclusion conference from 15-16 October 2008 in Melbourne.

  View event 17 October 2008  - 17 October 2008
Stand up and take action against poverty and inequality

On Friday 17 October, from 11.30 a.m. to 12 p.m., join the Stand Up event organized by the UN organizations in Bonn, Deutsche Welle and Deutsche Post. Meet many others on the lawn behind Langer Eugen and Deutsche Welle to appear on the bird's eye group photo that will be taken in the form of "2015".  View event 24 October 2008  - 18 December 2008
IVD event to recognize Hong Kong’s volunteers

The Agency for Volunteer Service is a non-profit organization that promotes and develops sustained volunteer service. The idea is to create a civilized and caring community. United Nations set December 5 every year as International Volunteer Day. In response to the day, the Council holds its fifth ‘recognizing the city’s volunteers event’, which aims to promote the work of thousands of people from all walks of life, service groups and school volunteers. People are encouraged to donate food and other items to needy families, and to participate in community care in order to help 15,000 individuals and families in need. Disadvantaged families are also encouraged to participate in the volunteer service as a way to increase their self-esteem and strengthen the spirit of voluntary work, thus building a harmonious and caring society.

For more information (in Chinese), please click on the link to view the event.  View event 26 October 2008  - 28 October 2008
Annual Youth Service Institute, Orlando, Florida

Mark your calendars to join Youth Service America in Orlando for the 2008 Youth Service Institute, 26-28 October. The Institute will present opportunities for participants to strategize critical ways to think and act both locally and globally. It is the ideal environment for individuals and organizations to further develop their programs while learning inventive ways to engage young people as assets and resources on Global Youth Service Day and throughout the year.  View event 26 October 2008  - 28 October 2008
Youth Service Institute

Across the Street, Around the World youth are improving their communities through service and service-learning. From 26-28 October, Youth Service America will present opportunities for participants to strategize critical ways to think and act both locally and globally.  View event 07 November 2008  - 08 October 2008
Volunteering and intercultural dialogue

The next CEV General Assembly will be held at the European Parliament premises in Luxembourg from 7-8 November 2008.

The conference will focus on 'Volunteering and Intercultural Dialogue', CEV's contribution to the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008. It will be exploring and defining the meaning of 'Intercultural Dialogue', its different aspects with which volunteering can be related to, and present good practice of CEV members as well as of the invited organizations on how volunteering can foster intercultural dialogue and intercultural learning.

  View event 16 November 2008  - 05 December 2008
Haiti - IVD events

International Volunteer Day 2008 will be celebrated this year in Haiti in the city of Gonaïves around the theme: 'Environment protection and disaster management and preparedness'. The theme was selected based on the fact that hurricanes that visit the Caribbean almost every, harshly hit the city of Gonaïves last September.   View event 19 November 2008  - 22 November 2008
2008 IANYS Global Conference

The conference will include IANYS members and other professionals in the field of youth civic engagement from across Europe and around the world. This conference is an exciting opportunity for practitioners, policymakers, government officials, and researchers to come together to discuss the potential for scaling up national youth service for greater impact on community and youth development.  View event 01 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Uganda - IVD events

This year, IVD commemorations in Uganda bring together several  organizations in a range of activities that contribute to economic and social development at national and community level. The theme of IVD 2008 is 'Get involved: Volunteer to Make a Positive Difference', which will cover the entire week’s activities running from 1 to 5 December 2008.  View event 02 December 2008  - 05 November 2008
Kazakhstan - IVD events

From press conferences to clown therapy, Kazakhstan has it all: read on to find out more about events across the country.  View event 03 December 2008  - 10 November 2008
Sri Lanka - IVD events

‘Expressions-the Rhythm of Life’, an event to commemorate International Volunteer Day, is being organized by UNV and UNDP together with international volunteer agencies in Sri Lanka.  View event 03 December 2008  - 03 November 2008
Turkey - IVD event

Education Volunteers Foundation of Turkey will celebrate International Volunteer Day through conducting a conference on Youth and Volunteerism.   View event 04 December 2008  - 04 December 2008
Ireland - IVD events

Maureen McLaughlin who volunteered in Uganda and Caitrina McCorry who volunteered in Lesotho on the Africa ‘08 programme will give a short presentation on their experiences.   View event 04 December 2008  - 04 December 2008
Sudan - IVD events - Khartoum/Omdurman

The event this year is a volunteers’ fair, gathering various expressions of fields in which volunteerism in Sudan contributes to the achievement of the MDGs.  View event 04 December 2008  - 07 November 2008
Viet Nam - IVD events

Events from an eco-tour to special volunteering fairs in coordination with a number of organizations will take place in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Armenia - IVD events

The first event of its kind in Armenia, the 'Best Volunteer of the Year' award is organized to highlight volunteers’ paramount contributions to economic and human development.  View event 05 December 2008  - 06 December 2008
Bosnia and Herzegovina - IVD events - Livno

Launch of humanitarian action '5 do 12 za 5 +' at the youth centre Livno aiming to help socially endangered families with five or more children.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Bulgaria- IVD events

University students will serve as team leaders for the residents of an orphanage in Sofia in order to develop a spirit of voluntary service in them. Together we are going to decorate flower pots and plant indoor plants.   View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
China - IVD events

The objectives of the IVD celebrations in Beijing are to celebrate this day with volunteers from all around the world; to bring out the outcomes of volunteering in China; to strengthen the communication and cooperation of volunteer organizations from home and abroad; to promote the volunteer spirit of 'Contribution, Friendship, Mutual Aid and Progression' in society; to mobilize youth and the general public to participate in volunteering services; and to contribute to harmonious society.  View event 05 December 2008  - 07 December 2008
Croatia - IVD events

An NGO fair, a conference and a performance by Rambo Amadeus are in store in Sisak.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
England - IVD events - Community Channel

Helping others can help you: Celebrating people who volunteer  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Ethiopia - IVD events

The Addis Ababa Youth Association plans a half day workshop on the issue of volunteerism to raise awareness and alert the community to engage themselves in volunteerism activity in their own communities.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
France - Événements pour la JIV

Bernard LAPORTE, Secrétaire d’Etat chargé des Sports, de la Jeunesse et de la Vie associative, remettra les trophées nationaux du bénévolat 2008  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Germany - IVD events

For IVD 2008, the Frankfurt chapter of the organization Youth Service Initiative, www.youthserviceinitiative.org, will recognize the volunteers in its area. In our neighbourhood we will go door to door to collect food and goodies. We will then prepare gift baskets to honour these hardworking, active volunteers from different organizations.  View event 05 December 2008  - 06 December 2008
Indonesia - IVD events

From 5-6 December Jakarta will see a major meeting of volunteer organizations followed by a public celebration of volunteers; while in East Kalimantan youth will gather to take action for the mangrove ecosystem.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Kyrgyzstan - IVD events

Volunteers in Kyrgyzstan are getting together today to raise money for a variety of causes.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Malawi - IVD events

The theme that was eventually chosen for this year is ‘Improving nutrition at the household level through volunteerism’. The event is scheduled to take place at Likuni Hospital’s Nutrition Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) garden.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Namibia - IVD events

Maverick volunteering activist and expert Mr. Toivo ya Toivo will be the keynote speaker at a dialogue meeting on volunteering at the National Planning Commission (NPC).  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Nepal - IVD events - Kathmandu cleanup

UNV and VSAs in Nepal have proposed a street cleaning campaign in Kathmandu to highlight the positive aspects of volunteerism: they anticipate about more than 300 national and international volunteers to participate in the event, including some street children. There will be some high officials from UNDP Country Office Team also participating in the cleaning campaign.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Nepal - IVD events - Kutumba concert

The National Youth Service of Youth Initiative Nepal is organizing a concert to celebrate International Volunteer Day 2008. Kutumba will be performing live.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Nigeria - IVD events

The Lagos Summit on Volunteerism and Social Responsibility with the theme 'Volunteerism towards Achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)' is being organized by Lagos-based volunteer-involving organizations convened by the Civil Society Network for Volunteering Development (also known as GIVE Network).  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Pakistan - IVD events

Volunteers are cordially invited  to join the observance of the 24th International Volunteer Day on Friday 5 December 2008, at 4pm sharp
Federation House, Main Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan.  View event 05 December 2008  - 19 December 2008
Palestinian territories - IVD events

In partnership with local NGO Sharek and other institutions, UNV in Palestine is organizing a host of events in different locations, all based on the Millennium Development Goals. For more information, download the information sheet.  View event 05 December 2008  - 07 November 2008
Philippines - IVD events - Advocacy Run for Volunteerism

In association with partners in the Philippines, the 2.5 km Advocacy Run for Volunteerism aims at promoting volunteerism as well as raising public awareness about climate change, while an HIV/AIDS event aims to tackle MDG6.
  View event 05 December 2008  - 07 December 2008
Philippines - IVD events - Symposium on Youth and HIV/AIDS and Advocacy Run

UNV in partnership with the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), will host a Symposium on Youth Volunteering and HIV/AIDS Prevention on 5 December at Philippine Normal University in Manila, followed by an Advocacy Run for Volunteerism on 7 December at University of the Philippines—Diliman in Quezon City.   View event 05 December 2008  - 06 December 2008
Sierra Leone - IVD events

In the week leading up to 5 December, volunteers in Freetown will engage in a host of activities including radio discussions and the Volunteer Football Match.  View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Syria - IVD events

This year a number of UN agencies and NGOs in Syria are promoting volunteerism for environmental awareness (MDG 7) through organizing an Environmental Campaign focusing on canvas bags as an alternative to plastic bags.   View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
Turkey - IVD events

The Education Volunteers Foundation of Turkey will celebrate International Volunteer Day with a conference on 'Youth and Volunteerism'.   View event 05 December 2008  - 05 December 2008
UK - IVD events - Community Channel

This December, Community Channel is launching a campaign to encourage more people to give up their time to help others. The campaign Helping others can help you, will pay tribute to the community champions and volunteers across the UK and encourage more people to commit their time and sign up to volunteer.   View event 06 December 2008  - 06 December 2008
Malaysia - IVD events - Clean up the Melaka River

World Youth Foundation (WYF) has joined one of the world’s largest environmental campaigns, Clean Up the World, to help make a difference in Malaysia.  View event 06 December 2008  - 06 December 2008
US (WA) - IVD events

The StreamTeam completes projects to restore salmon habitat that include native tree plantings, environmental education, water quality monitoring and non-native plant removal.  View event 07 December 2008  - 07 December 2008
Philippines - IVD events - The 5th San Juanico Bridge Walkathon

The Sumpay Sangkay 2008 San Juanico Bridge Walkathon will mark the UN's 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women with the theme 'Human Rights for Women, Human Rights For All'. The Runggiyan is inviting 1,000 people to volunteer and walk for the aforementioned cause.  View event 21 December 2008  - 21 December 2008
Christmas in Boston

At 'Christmas in the City', volunteers help 2,000 homeless children have a happy, memorable Christmas.  This is taking place on 21 December at the Boston Bayside Expo center and is an all day event.  View event 10 January 2009  - 14 January 2009
Good governance in civil society, Kathmandu

The objective of the workshop is to acquire  insights on capacity building strategies and see whether development orientation can be addressed by local self governance at the appropriate level. Governance of such a mode demands critical attention in addressing the emerging concerns of development management.  View event 03 February 2009  - 03 February 2009
Global Volunteering Fair - Washington D.C.

Idealist.org will host a Global Volunteering Fair in Washington D.C. to help people make more informed decisions about volunteering abroad. All global service organizations are invited to participate in the fair, which will be taking place on February 3rd from 6 to 9 p.m.  View event 05 February 2009  - 05 February 2009
Global Volunteering Fair - New York City

Idealist.org will host a Global Volunteering Fair in New York City to help people make more informed decisions about volunteering abroad. All global service organizations are invited to participate in the fair, which will be taking place on February 5th from 6 to 9 p.m.  View event 07 February 2009  - 07 February 2009
Global Volunteering Fair - Boston

Idealist.org will host a Global Volunteering Fair in Boston to help people make more informed decisions about volunteering abroad. All global service organizations are invited to participate in the fair, which will be taking place on February 7th from 12 to 3 p.m.  View event 18 April 2009  - 19 April 2009
Unite For Sight 6th Global Health Conference

Unite For Sight's conference convenes a committed vanguard of thousands from more than 60 countries. The conference challenges students, professionals, educators, doctors, scientists, lawyers, universities, corporations, nonprofits, and others, to develop innovative solutions to achieve global goals.  View event 27 June 2009  - 28 April 2009
Join the Movement: Volunteer for Bike MS

Volunteer today for the 24th Annual Bike MS Colorado 2009! The ride starts and ends in Westminster and overnights in Fort Collins Saturday and Sunday, 27-28 June 27-28. It takes nearly 800 volunteers to support a successful Ride.  View event 01 August 2009  - 31 August 2009
Junior Handball World Championship

The Junior Handball World Championship will be held in Egypt in August 2009, and the Egyptian Handball Federation needs volunteers (males and females between the age of 17 and 30 years) with proficiency in English, French or German plus Arabic to escort the participating teams during their stay in Egypt.  View event 18 October 2009  - 21 October 2011
International Volunteer Cooperation Organizations Conference 2009
Budapest, Hungary
The annual International Volunteer Cooperation Organizations Conference (IVCO) aims to bring together organizations involved in international volunteer cooperation to share ideas and challenge acquired thinking, to  network, learn and build relationships.  View event 18 November 2009  - 05 December 2009
Young professionals volunteer in Montreal

In the spirit of the United Nations International Volunteer Day, six associations have come together to organize a dynamic day of collective volunteering for young professionals. On 5 December, a dozen organizations supporting various members of the community will open their doors for volunteers to partake in a multitude of activities.  View event 26 November 2009  - 29 November 2009
12th IAVE Asia Pacific Regional Volunteer Conference

"Volunteerism as a Lifestyle for Social Solidarity" is the theme of this regional IAVE conference hosted by IAVE Taiwan and the Kaohsiung City Volunteer Association. The conference will be an opportunity for NPOs, governments, and the corporate sector to work together on issues such as volunteer participation in large-scale international events and conferences, corporate social responsibility, application of ICT use in volunteer programmes, diversity and community engagement.  View event