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

According to a recent survey from Gallup, U.S. employee engagement stagnated in 2023. Volunteer programs deliver real value and are an important component of what makes companies an employer of choice: one where employees feel connected, inspired, and valued.Read More

How can we empower youth volunteers? What are the key issues affecting young people today? IAVE commissioned strategic papers on topics impacting young people’s lives.Read More

We are excited to announce the launch of our research on Leadership for Volunteering: The COVID-19 Experience. The research study was commissioned by IAVE to create a body of knowledge about the experience of national volunteering leadership organizations in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More