An analysis of successful volunteer interventions, lessons learned and good practices with examples drawn from evaluatory evidence in a variety of development contexts. Part of Essentials series published by the United Nations Development Programme.  Read article

Published jointly by the UN Volunteers, CIVICUS and the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE), this booklet illustrates well how the solidarity and creativity of millions of ordinary people, channelled through volunteerism, are key to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). (PDF, 682 KB)  Visit site

This booklet from the UN Volunteers programme contains concrete examples of how international and local volunteers are helping communities address issues on poverty, gender equality, education and battling the spread HIV/AIDS in Uzbekistan.  Read article

"With an End in Sight" shows how groups of people, young and old, women and men are forging ahead and creating new ideas to combat violence against women. The stories compiled in this book represent the extraordinary efforts that create the vast energy for change. It presents lessons and good practices that can be used as a knowledge tool, to be used worldwide.  Visit site

A guide for everyone who wants to volunteer, it helps you to choose the most suitable project to match your interests and abilities and become a volunteer in a developing country. Includes information on over 180 projects worldwide and thousands of more opportunities on the Internet.  Visit site