♦ International Volunteer Day (IVD) is observed every year on December 5 to commemorate the contributions of volunteers globally.

♦ The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1985.

♦ According to UNDP, in 2024, over 13,000 on-site UN Volunteers have served with over 70 UN entities and missions as part of the UN Volunteers programme, which is proudly hosted by the United Nations Development Programme.