International Volunteer Day Quick Facts
| Event Name | International Volunteer Day () |
| Event Started | 17 December 1985 |
| Event Level | International Day |
| Observed by | United Nations General Assembly |
International Volunteer Day Brief
Every year 'International Volunteer Day' is celebrated all over the world on 5th December. Which is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD) also known as International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development.
International Volunteer Day History
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on 17 December 1985 (A/RES/40/212) that 05 December be observed as International Volunteer Day. The day is a global celebration to honor the participation of people in creating change at all levels, local, national and international.
On this occasion, programs like conferences, seminars, exhibitions, cleanliness campaigns, morning tea etc. are organized to create public awareness. This opportunity highlights the increasing involvement and participation of volunteers at the community level.
International Volunteer Day Theme(s)
- Theme of International Volunteer Day in the year 2022 - "State of the World's Volunteerism"
- Theme of International Volunteer Day in the year 2021 - "Volunteer now for our common future"
- Theme of International Volunteer Day in the year 2020 - "Together We Can Through Volunteering"
- Theme of International Volunteer Day in the year 2019 - "Volunteer for an inclusive future’
- Theme of International Volunteer Day in 2018 - ‘Volunteers build Resilient Communities’
- Theme of International Volunteer Day in the year 2017 - "Volunteers Act First. Here. Everywhere"
- Theme of International Volunteer Day in the year 2016 - ‘Global Applause-give Volunteers a hand’
- Theme of International Volunteer Day in the year 2015 - "The world is changing, are you part of it"
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh:
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, abbreviated as RSS, is a right-wing, Hindu nationalist, paramilitary, volunteer organization from India, widely considered the parent organization of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the ruling party of India. It is the Sangh or RSS rather than the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. more famous than the. According to the BBC, the Sangh is the largest voluntary organization in the world.
Important Days of December Month - (National Days and International Days):
| Day | Event Name - Event Level |
|---|---|
| 01 December | World AIDS Day - International Day |
| 02 December | International Slave Eradication Day - International Day |
| 03 December | World Disability Day - International Day |
| 04 December | Indian Navy Day - National Day |
| 05 December | World Soil Day - International Day |
| 05 December | International Volunteer Day - International Day |
| 07 December | International Civil Aviation Day - International Day |
| 09 December | International Anti-Corruption Day - International Day |
| 10 December | International Human Rights Day - International Day |
| 11 December | International Mountains Day - International Day |
| 14 December | National Energy Conservation Day - National Day |
| 16 December | National Victory Day - National Day |
| 18 December | International Minority Rights Day - International Day |
| 20 December | International Human Unity Day - International Day |
| 22 December | National Mathematics Day - National Day |
| 23 December | National Farmers Day - National Day |
| 24 December | National Consumer Day - National Day |
| 25 December | Christmas Day - International Day |
International Volunteer Day FAQs:
International Volunteer Day is observed every year on 05 December.
Yes, International Volunteer Day is an International Day that is celebrated every year on December all over the World.
International Volunteer Day started on 17 December 1985.
International Volunteer Day is observed every year by United Nations General Assembly.