International Volunteer Day 2022: Solidarity Through Volunteering

International Volunteer Day is celebrated on the 5th of December every year as an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. It is a day to celebrate and recognize the efforts of volunteers in transforming societies, economies and the environment. This day marks an opportunity to raise awareness and inspire more and more people to volunteer for social causes to create a better future for everyone.

Theme For International Volunteer Day 2022

International Volunteer Day 2022’s theme is ‘Solidarity Through Volunteering’. It is to highlight the power of our collective humanity in driving positive changes through volunteerism. One way to view volunteering is as an intersection between compassion and solidarity. For the future of this planet we must join hands and fight the atrocities collectively. 

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What Can You Do This International Volunteer Day?

This International Volunteer Day, you can make a conscious effort in taking some scheduled time off from your calendar and volunteer for a cause close to your heart. It could be for a day or it could be for the stretch of a couple of weeks, every bit of effort counts. 

Wish to do more?

 You can also plan a volunteering activity for the upcoming holidays and enroll to work at an organization. This will ensure that you have enough time to spend at your chosen organization and help them to the best of your abilities. 

Let’s have a look at some of the volunteering ideas that can help you create mindful impact this month:  

Orphanages

• Look for ‘orphanage near me’:

Once you shortlist orphanages you can reach out to them regarding volunteering opportunities.

• Volunteer for on-field tasks:

Mostly staff at orphanages are open to volunteers. You can also volunteer to collect and raise donations on their behalf and help them with much needed amenities.

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Online Volunteer Opportunities

• For example: NGOs are usually in need of financial support so as to help with their organization’s purposes. 

• There are various online volunteering opportunities that one can remotely apply for. 

• Create fundraisers: 

You can create fundraisers on crowdfunding platforms like ImpactGuru to help people, NGOs and animals. You can also help their fundraiser gain more engagement by sharing it on various social media handles.

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NGOs

• For example: 

Himmatlal NGO works tirelessly to feed the elderly and provide them with all the basic necessities.   

• NGOs working for a better tomorrow:

There are various NGOs that work day and night in order to provide a better future for everyone. 

• Put in application for volunteering:

You can look for such NGOs by searching ‘NGO to volunteer near me’ online and apply at these organizations for volunteering purposes.

• Help NGOs in transforming lives:

It could be for an NGO supporting animals or an NGO that touched your heart. Your contributions can help them transform more lives.

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Volunteer For A Beach Clean Up 

• For example:

ImpactGuru is one such organization that engaged in cleaning the Versova beach on a serene Saturday morning a couple of months back.

• Organizations taking part in beach clean ups:

There are various organizations that work towards cleaning popular beaches. 

• You can help such organizations clean up the beaches in order to raise awareness on such an important issue.

Also Read: Perks Of Working At ImpactGuru

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While you choose to volunteer this International Volunteer Day, don’t forget to inspire your friends and families for the same, afterall the collective effort has the power to change the world! 

Happy Volunteering!

*Please note that any views expressed are those of the authors’ and do not reflect the beliefs or opinions or views of ImpactGuru.