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The basic principle of IYV+10 is to recognise, cele- brate and promote the invaluable work that vol- unteers do to make our world a beer place. Rather than providing a template of acon for our partners to follow, we are offering a neutral space where volunteer involving organizaons, United Naons enes and governments, as well as private actors can highlight the role of volun- teers in whatever way they feel appropriate. As representaves of UNV, you, on behalf of the global community, can provide a space for major partners to convene and discuss what issues they would like to focus on and within what metable. Just as we set aside one day a year for Interna- onal Volunteer Day to champion volunteers and their contribuons to peace and development, IYV+10 is a chance to dedicate an enre year to these largely un-sung heroes. UNV Field Offices can offer naonal partners tools and advice to support them and yet let them take ownership of the year. In the Introductory Statement for the United Naons Volunteers: Report of the Administrator on 30 June 2010, Rebecca Grynspan, Associate Administrator of UNDP stated, “In preparing for this year’s MDG Summit, and with only five years Special points of interest: Why should we get involved anyway? Powerpoint Presentations now available IYV+10 logo available on World Volunteer Web in the 6 UN Languages International Volunteer Day theme is “Volunteering for the MDGs” IYV+10 Powerpoint Presentations Why should we get involved anyway? 365 days for us! about the original IYV and IYV+10, outlines objecves of the year and highlights acon which UNV will undertake and facilitate together with its partners to mark the year. We have created a standard PowerPoint presentaon that UNV Field Offices can use to inform and inspire colleagues and partners about IYV+10. It gives background informaon It also gives a list of tools that can be used by all enes interested in marking the year and names some of the global events that will take place. IYV+10 News Flash! No. 3 Wednesday July 28, 2010 leſt to 2015 we need to involve people in develop- ing countries in their own development not just as beneficiaries but also as acve parcipants, as volunteers themselves. Through naonal volun- teer schemes different groups are brought togeth- er to work in partnership, thereby building the social capital so necessary for improved develop- ment prospects.” Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary- General, also stressed the importance of volun- teering on Internaonal Volunteer Day 2009 stang “The decisions and acons of individuals may seem insignificant in the face of global chal- lenges. But when people choose to devote their me and energy they can, together, make a differ- ence.” Now, more than ever, is the me to stand up for volunteers all over the world and allow their sto- ries, their aspiraons and thoughts to be heard by the internaonal community. We are offering the global community a chance to value and recognize the role that volunteers play in civil society, facili- tate more people’s involvement in volunteer acv- ity, share experiences and explore synergies and to promote volunteer service so that people of all ages, backgrounds and profiles will feel encour- aged to offer service as volunteers.
