We are delighted to share exciting news about the leadership of our global community. Following our recent board elections and appointments, IAVE’s Board of Directors has been strengthened with new voices, regional perspectives, and a renewed spirit of global collaboration.Read More

An in-depth exploration of the Call to Action for the Future of Volunteering (www.iave.org/calltoaction) and the global research and consultations that underpin it. This webinar unpacks the evidence gathered from nearly 14,000 volunteers and stakeholders across 164 countries, revealing what the global volunteering community is saying about the challenges, opportunities, and future direction of volunteering....Read More

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Guillermo Correa as the new Board Chair of the International Association for Volunteer Effort – IAVE, with his term beginning in March 2026. Guillermo brings deep experience and respected leadership from across the global civil society sector. He currently serves as Founder and Executive Director of the...Read More

New York, NY, December 5, 2025 – The International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) announced today the global launch of the Call to Action for the Future of Volunteering at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The Call to Action draws on the voices of almost 14,000 volunteers and stakeholders from 164 countries and outlines what is needed to...Read More

Nairobi, Kenya, October 28, 2025 — The International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE), in collaboration with IBM, announces the transition of the Reskilling Revolution Africa (RRA) initiative from pilot phase to full implementation, following successful initiatives in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and South Africa. This pioneering program, launched in collaboration with the African Union and powered by IBM SkillsBuild, a...Read More

In this IAVE webinar, experts and global leaders explore how volunteering serves as a powerful antidote to the growing epidemic of loneliness. Moderated by Matt Clausen, Vice Chair of the IAVE Board, the discussion highlights how meaningful volunteer engagement fosters human connection, combats isolation, and supports mental well-being across communities worldwide. Featuring case studies and...Read More

In the 1944 film Casablanca, there’s a scene I look forward to, no matter how many times I watch. It comes at the end, as the French policeman Captain Renault (Claude Rains) misleads authorities in order to protect a very dashing Humphrey Bogart.   “Round up the usual suspects,” Captain Renault tells his deputies, hoping to throw...Read More

The IAVE Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Lujan Mourad from the United Arab Emirates will be the next Arab Nations Regional Representative to the IAVE Board.Read More

Members of IAVE’s Global Network of Volunteering Leadership in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and South Africa are connecting thousands of youth, women and those in the informal economy to free, open-source skills training and virtual mentoring through the IBM SkillsBuild platform.Read More

In the face of sobering news around the world, IAVE created a dramatic and memorable year. We are especially grateful to the members and partners who animate our work, bringing their enthusiasm, expertise and resources.Read More