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International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day (5 December) is a United Nations auspiced day that commenced in 1985 and is now celebrated around the world as a day to recognise the contribution of volunteers in their communities.

International Volunteer Day is the ideal time to recognise your volunteers who give their gift of time.