From tech to energy and finance, more and more businesses are empowering their employees to volunteer. When companies step up to champion volunteerism, everyone wins 🌍💛 Learn more and join #IVY2026 🔗 knowledge.unv.org/internationa...

“I’ve seen the difference firsthand" Decimon Anywar, a UN Volunteer with UNCDF, works in Gulu, coordinating climate adaptation investments that communities choose for themselves through the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility. 🔗 Read his story ➡️ bit.ly/4ciq59o @unv.org

For the 676 million women and girls living within 50 km of active conflict zones, justice systems are largely absent. In Goma 🇨🇩, #MONUSCO UN Volunteer Laetitia spends her days reaching out to survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse, where JUSTICE is often out of reach.

'Here, climate change isn’t a concept.' 💡 Hear more from Decimon Anywar, currently serving as a UN Volunteer with UNCDF, is coordinating climate adaptation across four districts in Uganda. @unv.org 🔗 bit.ly/4ciq59o

How do we see the direct impact of volunteers on the #SDGs? In #Togo 🇹🇬, the National Agency for Volunteerism measures results in education and health, from pupil-teacher ratios to maternal health and the fight against malaria and HIV. Evidence matters. Read #SWVR2026: bit.ly/3YfUQ6x

It’s 2026, and volunteerism deserves better data. The new State of the World’s Volunteerism Report pushes for a new way to assess volunteerism: The GIVE Index measures not only contributions, but also volunteering environments➡️ www.unv.org/Success-stor...

From supporting national priorities to working alongside local partners, UN Volunteers contribute to practical development results every day.

The #EU 🇪🇺 is ready for the #VolunteerYear! Thank you @volunteeringcev.bsky.social for bringing together Members of the @europarl.europa.eu, the volunteering community and @unv.org. What stood out? Volunteers need recognition, protection, funding and an enabling environment to contribute fully.

The European Volunteering Capital 2028 competition is now open! 🗓️ Deadline: 6 June 2026, 12:00 (noon) CET 🔗 Follow the next link for more information and application details: www.europeanvolunteercentre.org/ev-capital-2...

In #Tonga 🇹🇴 & #Vanuatu 🇻🇺, Volunteer Service Abroad measures beyond simple numbers. By using indigenous practices, volunteers and locals track changes through data and the power of storytelling. #SWVR2026 highlights overlooked methods of measurement: bit.ly/3YfUQ6x

The world leans on volunteers every day. Yet their work stays both unrecognised and underutilised. The 2026 International #VolunteerYear is our chance to change that. #IVY2026

No one said it’d be easy.

Young voices, global mission! 🌍🕊️ In 2026, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social once again supports committed Swiss young professionals as #UNYouth #Volunteers. Starting Feb 2026, they’ll join UN agencies worldwide to promote #HumanRights, #Peace & #Dialogue. ▶️ More info: cinfo.ch/en/individua...

Online volunteering lets you put your skills to work. 🎨 Design 📊 Project development ✍️ Translation, writing, or editing 💻 Research …and so much more Find an opportunity or get support from an online volunteer. Your starting point ▶️ app.unv.org

Strong systems start with people. UN Volunteers keep UN action grounded, responsive, and people-centred.

Access to information is a FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT. Through @unicef.org’s U-Report in #Chad, UN Volunteer Yacoub ensures youth can connect, ask questions, and raise their voices safely.

UNV is setting a clear direction for the future of volunteerism 🇺🇳 with a 2026-2029 Strategic Framework. The new and simpler framework builds on what works and places mobilization at the core of the mission. Read more about it: www.unv.org/unv-strategi...

Inclusion means being 💙seen 💙supported, and 💙believed in. Jamuna volunteers with @unicef.org Nepal 🇳🇵, working for disability inclusion so children with disabilities are valued for their potential, not their limitations: unvolunteers.exposure.co/creating-a-w...

🗺️What laws, schemes and policies on #volunteering exist in different countries? 📚What is the latest #research on volunteerism? 🔀What challenges & opportunities are associated with it? Find out the answers & much more on UNV’s #Knowledge Portal 👉🏽 knowledge.unv.org

Digital transformation must be inclusive🌍💻 From supporting sign language access to empowering youth with digital skills, UN Volunteer Arita makes sure no one is left behind in the digital age: www.unv.org/Success-stor...

Volunteers are on the frontlines of crises, threats, conflicts, and wars. Yet much of their impact is invisible. The new #SWVR2026 reveals the scale of volunteer work and why it MUST be measured📏: bit.ly/3YfUQ6x

In case you missed it: the official launch of the International #VolunteerYear 2026 at the UN General Assembly👏 Scroll through the highlights📸🎥 and read about the new State of the World’s Volunteerism Report: unvolunteers.exposure.co/internationa...

Did you know these facts about Braille? 1️⃣ It’s used to read and write across many languages 2️⃣ Invented in 1824, it transformed accessibility 3️⃣ You’ll find it on ATMs, elevators, and so much more #WorldBrailleDay

Innovation is not just about new ideas. It is about responding to NEEDS. In Georgia 🇬🇪, gaps in e-waste management & low awareness limited recycling. Volunteers at @undp.org ’s Accelerator Lab address this through local-driven digital solutions: www.unv.org/Success-stor...

New year, same #SDG goals📝 Volunteers continue to advance the Global Goals this #VolunteerYear. How? Find it out in UNV's Knowledge Portal: knowledge.unv.org/theme/volunt...

The #NewYear is here & with it, #VolunteerYear 2026 🇺🇳 19 countries have already designated national teams for the International #VolunteerYear 2026, but this is just the beginning! We call on all countries to join us in making 2026 a year of action and solidarity. #IYV2026

Each year, UNV raises the bar for disability-inclusive volunteering. 2025 was no exception. Reaching an all-time high, 320+ UN Volunteers with disabilities served across the United Nations. UN for all must reflect all. #YearInReview

Every person carries a story. For over 30 years, UN Volunteers with @iom.int have stood with #migrants, helping them write safer chapters where dignity and family are never a choice. #MigrantsDay

In #Chad 🇹🇩, volunteerism is lived out in the field. This story follows Luc, Haoua, and Faremi: Three @undp.org UN Volunteers, three ways of contributing to peace, dignity, and local resilience. 🔗 shorturl.at/hmyw0

Introducing GIVE, the Global Index of Volunteer Engagement 👏 A groundbreaking framework measuring the value of volunteering to individuals, communities, economies, and enabling environments. A milestone for global volunteer data #SWVR2026 🔗 bit.ly/3YfUQ6x

Current systems still can’t measure 📏 the full impact of #volunteerism, as explained by Louise Chamberlain, UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator. #SWVR2026 sets out to fix that 🔗 bit.ly/3YfUQ6x

Right to life. Freedom. Justice. Human rights belong to all of us. #HumanRightsDay

Germany remains dedicated to @unv.org: as host country and in ensuring that volunteers get the recognition they deserve, during the International #VolunteerYear 2026 and beyond.

The State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR) stands as the United Nations' flagship publication, offering deep insights into the power of volunteering in shaping our world. Researchers from our @nuglobaldev.bsky.social worked with @unv.org as the lead research partner for the 2026 report.

Every contribution matters. ✨ Across 14 countries, 22 @unv.org strengthen UNCDF’s mission every day. Volunteers like Mio and Ines are helping communities access the capital they need to thrive. Thank you, volunteers. 💙 #IVD2025 https://pulse.ly/ycxysrbpav

Volunteers strengthen our communities every day. On International #VolunteerDay, we recognise the role of volunteers in supporting our society. We call for: ❤ stronger support to volunteering organisations; ❤ opportunities for everyone willing to contribute. ℹ️link.europa.eu/bxYTpm

You might be a volunteer without knowing it💡 New ILO / @unv.org data shed light on this “invisible” work: ow.ly/mGnv50XCG1R #VolunteerDay #IVD2025

The world is built by those who care. #EveryContributionMatters reflects the small but mighty steps volunteers take each day to shape a better tomorrow 🩶 Volunteers, thank you for all you do. #IVD2025

The world runs on people who step in. Through chaos or calm, volunteers do the work. #EveryContributionMatters. Tomorrow, for #IVD2025, show up for them.

A blank page. A reminder of how much we still don’t measure. The State of the World's Volunteerism Report calls on everyone to invest in data that captures volunteer contributions. #SWVR2026 is launching on 🗓️ 5/12/2025

Volunteers’ contributions are critical, yet the lack of data still fails to reflect that 📏 The State of the World’s Volunteerism Report 2026 will show how better data can inform policies, investments and community resilience. #SWVR2026 is coming on 🗓️ 5/12/2025.

Globally, 16% of people experience some form of disability ♿️ . It's time to open more doors for persons with disabilities in the UN and beyond. #IDPD2025

The world leans on volunteers every day. Yet their work stays both unrecognised and underutilised. The International #VolunteerYear is our chance to change that. #IVY2026 #IVD2025

“Partnerships make volunteer work possible. They allow organisations to focus on what truly matters: people.”👏 Thanks to #Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Robine volunteers with @wfp.org and helps bring fortified rice 🍚 to schools across #Senegal 🇸🇳 unvolunteers.exposure.co/is-hunger-ju...

Volunteers: the 💙of development. This #IVY2026 is our chance to understand how volunteering helps communities grow and discover new ways to make it even better. Learn more👉 knowledge.unv.org/internationa...

#Germany 🇩🇪 is UNV’s key partner & the host of 26 UN entities in UNBonn. @unv.org ToilyKurbanov met with @germany.diplo.de State Secretary Dr Bernhard Kotsch to talk about Germany's continued support and to thank 🇩🇪 for co-hosting the launch of #IVY2026 in New York with Kazakhstan🇰🇿.

Volunteers are a universal force for #ClimateAction. ⚖️ Push climate justice 📊 Map data 🗣 Shape policy How do they do that? #COP30👉 knowledge.unv.org/theme/climat...

#DYK that #OnlineVolunteering... 💻Is fast, easy, and effective? 💻Is free for the UN, governmental & other public institutions, and civil society organisations? Register to start working with online volunteers🔗 app.unv.org

🗓️ 5 Dec 🟰 International #VolunteerDay This year’s #IVD2025 theme, “Every contribution matters,” will recognise the power of collective action and mark the launch of International #VolunteerYear 2026 👏 #EveryContributionMatters, no matter how big or small 💙#IVY2026

In #Mozambique, @unv.org working with UNICEF are helping change the lives of the most vulnerable children and families, and proving it's always time to serve #ForEveryChild in 🇲🇿.