International Volunteer Day celebrated on 5 December 2021

International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December was designated by the United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism. International Volunteer Day (IVD), also called International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development.

The theme for International Day 2021 is “Volunteer now for our common future. The purpose of the day to celebrate the efforts of volunteers and organizations and offer the opportunity to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, national and international levels.

History: The resolution 40/212 passed by the United Nations General Assembly to observe this day was initiated in 1985.This awareness also wants the government to spread the importance of volunteer services. Finally, on November 20,1997, the day came into effect.