The world runs on volunteers. 2026 is the International #VolunteerYear, a year to recognise all they do💜 #IVY2026

A small stamp with a big message✉️ The #VolunteerYear 2026 now has its very own stamps. Launched by @ToilyKurbanov at the Global Volunteering Form🇫🇷, they honor volunteers across humanitarian aid, environmental protection and care. More information: unvolunteers.exposure.co/unv…

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-…

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.

Exactly what #IVY2026 calls for: giving volunteers the recognition they deserve💙

For the first time ever, UNV has delivered a statement at @Refugees #ExCom. 👏 It covered @UNVolunteers' role in refugee response, why @refugees should also have the chance to become UN Volunteers themselves, and more. Full statement 👇 unv.org/story/unvs-statement…

Talent knows no barriers. Opportunity should know none either.💙 Across the Arab States, UN Volunteers with disabilities are using their skills & perspectives to advance sustainable development & build more inclusive communities. 🔗 unv.org/diversity-mosaic-ins… #DisabilityInclusion

Sometimes, recovery can be as simple as a tailor opening his shop again, earning a living and being able to keep going. As a UN Volunteer with @UNDP’s Jajarkot Earthquake Recovery Project, Chahana Shrivastav saw first-hand that recovery starts with listening to people and understanding what they need to rebuild their lives. She now supports the government-led Early Recovery Cluster, co-led by UNDP, helping translate recovery needs from affected communities into national planning, coordinate priorities and identify gaps requiring longer-term support. From the ground in Jajarkot to recovery efforts after the floods, her journey reflects the commitment of @UNVolunteers and @UNDP to making recovery work for people. 👇Read more: unvolunteers.exposure.co/reb…

#COP17Armenia officially opens its doors! As the delegates arrive, UN Volunteers are #TakingActionForNature by welcoming participants and assisting with conference logistics as countries come together to advance global efforts to protect and restore world’s biodiversity.

How to volunteer with the @UN? Visitors at the #GlobalFestaJapan2026 🇯🇵 found the answers with @UNV_Tokyo and @UNDPTokyo. Thank you @globalfestajp for having UNV, @UNDPTokyo for the joint exhibit and @MOFAjinjicenter for the stage.

Two months after the earthquake in #Colombia🇨🇴, the fear is still there. But so are they. @UNVolunteers with @UNICEF, @refugees, @UN_Women and @UNOPS stay to help families find their way back, some while rebuilding their own lives. #ColombiaIsNotAlone unvolunteers.exposure.co/ech…