Question

Every single day, all around the world, people volunteer their time, skills and resources to help others less well off than them. That is why in 1985, the United Nations General Assembly decided to adopt a day to celebrate volunteers. Since then, every year in December, governments and people around the world come together to celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) and to pay tribute to one another for their tremendous efforts Thankfully, there are many people who want to contribute and the event is getting more popular. On the day. people organize rallies, parades, community volunteering projects, environmental awareness projects and free medical care programmes. Many volunteers offer their services at the local event in their own communities but it is possible to work with various agencies nationally and internationally in emergency situations. IVD offers the opportunity for organisations and individual volunteers to make people aware of their contributions at local. national and international levels. Most importantly, the organisers use it as an opportunity to recruit even more volunteers. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer with UN Volunteers, you can find more details online. Write T (True) or F (False) 1. International Volunteer Day is celebrated every November. 2. There are many people who want to contribute. 3. Volunteers don't offer their services at the local event. Answer the questions 4. Who started International Volunteer Day? 5. What events are organized at International Volunteer Day? 6. How can you get more information about IVD and volunteering?​

Answer 1

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. The United Nations General Assembly started International Volunteer Day.

5. On International Volunteer Day, people organize rallies, parades, community volunteering projects, environmental awareness projects and free medical care programmes.

6. You can find more details about International Volunteer Day and volunteering opportunities online with UN Volunteers.