Introduction – International Volunteers Day is also called as International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, which is celebrated annually on December 5 is to provide opportunities for volunteers to encourage governments, promote volunteerism, and support the efforts of volunteer, and appreciate the contributions of volunteer in the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) at local, country, and global level. The main aim of this international day is to focus to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that highlight the work of the volunteers in building resilient communities.

As per United Nations, International Volunteer Day encourage development and peace in supporting the recognition of volunteers and working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming. This day provides a unique chance for organizations and volunteers to celebrate their work, efforts, non-governmental organization (NGOs), government authorities, United Nations agencies, and the private sector.

History – Firstly, the United Nations General Assembly accepted and started the celebration of the International Volunteer Day on December 5, 1985 worldwide. The celebration of this international day helps several volunteers for getting mobilized that works in association with several government organizations and partners to set a framework of the program to encourage and carry on domestic volunteerism in all countries. These volunteers use several online volunteering services, which prepare an action plan for continuous human development. Some people came forward to volunteer their skills and time that helps in improving the love of others to make the world a better place.

Objectives – There are several objectives of celebrating International Volunteer Day are discussed below –

• To prepare a plan for strengthening their capabilities of work to promote human development by sharing the knowledge and skills, best practices, and demonstrating their volunteering experiences.
• To gain comprehensive basic education, eliminate poverty, encourage gender equality, prevent the spread of AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, improve the health of nurturing mothers, and make sure to make a healthy environment for people.
• To recognize the winning individual volunteer with their several organizations to facilitate their nomination for the UNV online volunteering award.
• To assemble and instil the general public globally via the experiences of volunteers that involved in human development on the Internet.

Celebrations – The celebration of this international day that involves several activities are given below –

• Parades and Rallies are arranged with the purpose to raise awareness among people internationally.
• There are several events and competitions are arranged for the Volunteers.
• Rewards for volunteers to acknowledge their important involvement in their communities.