Global companies committed to corporate volunteering will join leaders from nonprofit, government, and academic volunteer programs at the 27th IAVE World Volunteer Conference in Busan, South Korea, this October to call attention to the impact that corporate volunteering is making on sustainable development around the world.Read More

IAVE—the International Association for Volunteer Effort—is now accepting bids from interested organizations, communities and countries to host the 2026 IAVE World Volunteer Conference! Read More

As the world grapples with major, interconnected crises, “People Power: Creating a Sustainable Future through Volunteering” will call attention to the powerful ways volunteers are meeting global needs, including the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Read More

Early bird registration for the 27th IAVE World Volunteer Conference is now open! Many thanks to our partners in Busan for building the conference website at wvc2024busan.kr.Read More

We live in a world where the reality for many people is stark in its negativity. People power through volunteering is a symbol of hope through action for a better world.Read More

Over 14 million people have fled their homes since Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, out of which approximately 6 million have left to seek asylum in neighboring countries (UN). Volunteer involving organizations in Eastern Europe, particularly volunteer managers, are at the forefront of the Ukraine crisis response efforts. Read More

The Global Volunteering Leadership Summit, just completed in Abu Dhabi, has been an amazing success.Read More