The UN International Volunteer Day is celebrated every year on the 5th of December to mark volunteers’ valuable contribution to society. In different places all over the world, also in Finland and Sweden, this day is celebrated through various events. For more information, please visit the European Volunteer Centre webpage .
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon about the event:
”The altruistic spirit of volunteerism is immense and renewable. On this International Volunteer Day, I urge all members of our global community to tap this great reserve of energy and initiative.”