@UNVolunteers

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Executive Coordinator: @ToilyKurbanov

 132 countries
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Joined April 2011
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The world runs on volunteers. 2026 is the International #VolunteerYear, a year to recognise all they do💜 #IVY2026
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Learning to measure #volunteerism doesn’t have to be dry! At the Global Volunteering Forum in Paris🇫🇷, UNV and @NUGlobalDev are testing interactive games that make it easy to learn. Why? Because measuring shows value and guides investments. #IVCO2026
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What else is happening at #IVCO2026 today? The #IVY2026 Secretariat joined conversations about what good volunteering looks like, and how lessons from the #VolunteerYear can shape the future of volunteering across the world.
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🇧🇪 Belgium turns willingness to volunteer into action this #IVY2026. Give a Day, Belgium’s largest volunteer matching platform, aims to get 100,000 people volunteering by year-end by making it easier to find flexible ways to volunteer. #VolunteerYear
ivy 2026 gives the opportunity to highlight the impact of volunteering to show its power and to construct a future that enables everyone to volunteer

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Hundreds of UN Volunteers are behind #COP17Armenia. But what brings them here, and why do they actually volunteer? For many, #TakingActionForNature matters personally. Slide to see👇
un volunteers are at cop17 to help delegates navigate the venue, but they're actually here because they care about the future of biodiversity

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they are here to assist with activities at the UN pavilion but they are actually here because they want to take climate action

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they are here to assist with the organization but also to be part of the conversation that determines the future of biodiversity

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some volunteers are here to guide fellow volunteers but also to be part of IVY 2026

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“Recovery begins with people...” As a @UNVolunteers with @UNDPNepal, Chahana works with flood-affected communities to ensure their needs inform national planning. Years of experience on the ground shape how she supports communities today. bit.ly/4jvYBkj
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What exactly are the UN Volunteers at the #JOJDakar2026 preparing for? Hear it from Sherine👇
UNV West & Central Africa
@UNV_ROWCAOct 20
Sherine fait partie des 200 Volontaires ONU ayant participé au Bootcamp Génération Teranga pour se préparer aux #JOJDakar2026. Leadership, premiers secours, prévention des violences basées sur le genre : elle revient sur son expérience et partage ses ambitions pour les Jeux.
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Teranga means hospitality in #Senegal🇸🇳 And 200 young volunteers are ready to bring it to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, starting October 31st. After intensive training, they will lead peers and welcome visitors & delegations to #JOJDakar2026🏆. unvolunteers.exposure.co/the…

The Games Start Before the Whistle: Volunteers Prepare for Dakar 2026

Before the athletes take their places, another team is getting ready. Trained in Thiès, young volunteers are preparing to become team leaders, mentors and ambassadors of volunteerism when the Dakar...

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A small stamp with a big message✉️ The #VolunteerYear 2026 now has its very own stamps. Launched by @ToilyKurbanov at the Global Volunteering Forum 🇫🇷, they honor the everyday work of volunteers worldwide. More information👇unvolunteers.exposure.co/unv…

UNV Introduces the International Volunteer Year 2026 Stamp

A postage stamp is small. The contribution it recognizes is anything but.The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Executive Coordinator Toily Kurbanov unveiled a new United Nations commemorative stamp...

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As the recovery and relief efforts in #Nepal continue, it's great to see @UNDP UN Volunteers bring their knowledge to the response.
UNDP Crisis Action@UNDPCrisisOct 20
In #Nepal, @UNVolunteers deployed by @UNDP are working with government teams to assess flood damage in affected communities. With Help.NGO, UNDP is also using drone mapping to document damage and help identify recovery priorities.
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Volunteers connect people and build solidarity. At the Global Volunteering Forum, UNV Executive Coordinator @ToilyKurbanov challenged the sector to rethink how we define volunteering, learn from one another and shape the post-2030 agenda. #IVY2026 🔗 unv.org/story/unv-executive-…
volunteers connect people, cross boundaries and carry solidarity into places it might not otherwise reach

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Before a story is shared, someone makes sure it is told the right way. For @unicefbrasil, it's UN Volunteer Lais. He guides teams and partners on communication practices so stories are based on real-life experiences, follow guidelines and represent diversity.
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