03 December 2005 
FOCSIV International Volunteer Awards
General Directorate RAII - V.Le Mazzini 14 Sala degli Arazzi Rome, Italy
Every year the Volontari nel mondo - FOCSIV in Italy gives out the  International Volunteer Awards to celebrate International Volunteer Day. The volunteer organization also organizes a round table with volunteers and representatives from non-governmental organizations and the media.

This year's theme is "Food is not for sale. Earth is life".  Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi will hand the awards to the volunteers.