A new year is beginning! And it’s time to plan a new corporate volunteering course.
From Volies we want to give you some ideas to help you in the task💡 .
A very common practice among companies is to make some of the annual objectives coincide with International Days.
International Days are dates designated by the General Assembly of the United Nations, or sometimes by other organizations of recognized prestige and experts in the field, which allow to focus attention at times throughout the year on important global issues.
These days not only serve to raise awareness of specific issues, but are also an opportunity to participate in volunteer activities that contribute to each cause. Serving as both awareness and action to mitigate the issue.
Some relevant International Days
Some of these relevant International Days you can keep in mind and some suggested activities:
September 21. International Day of Peace: This day is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace and promoting peaceful conflict resolution.
- Volunteer activities can include organizing educational events on conflict resolution.
- Participating in disarmament campaigns.
- Or promoting cross-cultural understanding.
June 5. World Environment Day: Focused on protecting the planet. This day is an opportunity to:
- Participate in activities such as beach cleanups.
- Tree planting.
- Or workshops on sustainability.
March 8: International Women’s Day. A day to make visible the achievements and progress towards gender equality. And to continue fighting to achieve it.
- Volunteer activities can include the organization of workshops on women’s empowerment.
- Specific actions to support shelters for women victims of gender violence.
- Or activities to promote education for girls.
April 7. World Health Day: A day to raise awareness of global health issues.
- Volunteers can participate in immunization campaigns.
- In educational activities on disease prevention.
- Or awareness campaigns in health centers.
September 8. International Literacy Day: Promotes education and literacy worldwide.
- Volunteer activities may include teaching basic reading and writing skills to adults and/or children.
- Or supporting educational programs in disadvantaged communities.
December 5. International Volunteer Day: Of course our day! A unique opportunity to celebrate and thank the people around the world who dedicate their valuable time and effort to volunteer service, including those in your company.
Volunteer activities
But if you haven’t found your key days yet, take a look at the United Nations website, and when you do, here are some ideas of activities you can do on each of those dates.
- Organization of educational events:
Organize talks, workshops and seminars in your community on topics related to the international day in question. This can help raise awareness and encourage greater participation. - Fundraising campaigns:
Participate in or organize events to raise funds for causes associated with the international day. For example, marathons or charity auctions. - Community projects:
Get involved in local projects that align with the goal of the international day. This may include rehabilitation of public spaces, training programs and/or support for vulnerable groups. - Virtual volunteering:
If you are unable to physically participate, consider volunteering your time and skills online. This can be through virtual tutoring, supporting social media awareness campaigns, or assisting in the administration of non-profit organizations.
No matter how big or small your participation is, every effort counts and contributes to positive change in the world!
