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International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2008 - 5 December - is almost upon us, so it's time to get ready! Follow the links below to find advice, contacts and downloads for this year's celebrations. New 2008 IVD templates (poster, banner, t-shirt, postcard, bookmark, etc.) will be available soon.
For more information on International Volunteer Day, go to our IVD section of the website where you can read the background behind IVD and access the following resources: - Download IVD resources (official IVD messages, logos, posters and more). 2008 IVD templates coming soon (poster, t-shirt, banner, bookmark, postcard, official IVD statements, etc.)
- Find ideas for the day and how to plan it
- See our advice on dealing with the media
- Share your resources (photos, events, news, etc.) with us.
- Join our IVD 2008 YouTube group and upload your videos. Please post your IVD videos there, along with any other videos relating to volunteerism and development. Videos do not have to be from 2008.
- Read 2008 IVD news or look back at 2007 IVD news.
- Find out about IVD events near you.
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IVD events from around the world 20 November 2008
IVD events in Bermuda
Hamilton, Bermuda: The Centre on Philanthropy will be hosting two events on International Volunteer Day, celebrating Bermuda’s volunteers.  Read article
19 November 2008
IVD and Volunteer Week in Cyprus
Nikosia, Cyprus: Volunteerism Week will promote the values of volunteerism and recognize the valuable contribution of volunteers. Read article
19 November 2008
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Nairobi, Kenya: Nominate your preferred organization and individual volunteer in Kenya for the Volunteer of the Year Awards (VOYA). All nominations must be received by 21st November 2008. The award ceremony will be held on IVD at the KICC in Nairobi. View event
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19 November 2008
Celebrating Cyprus volunteer
Nikosia, Cyprus: The national volunteer who will represent Cyprus at the European Trophies in Strasbourg is Ms. Fotini Papadopoulou, President of the Cyprus Red Cross. Read article
24 October 2008
UN committee approves new resolution on volunteerism
New York, USA: A UN General Assembly committee has adopted a new UN resolution that calls on governments to mobilize support for volunteerism research and asks the UN system to integrate volunteerism into its programmes. Read article
28 October 2008
Volunteers push green movement
Ong Chee Siang spends many sleepless nights mentoring young environmentalists, educating people about climate change and organising green events. He is part of a growing number of National Environment Agency (NEA) volunteers who promote recycling, help residents improve energy efficiency, and educate Singaporeans about climate change. Visit site
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VOYA (152 kb) 
Applicants Form for organisation award (36 kb) 
