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Watch the conclusion of the ‘Volunteering for Sustainability’ Ideathon live on Wednesday

Right now, 15 short-listed teams are competing in a global Ideathon about volunteering for the environment. On the line is a total of $75,000 in...
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Celebrating the power of people to change the world  

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...
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Helping skills-based volunteers overcome imposter syndrome  

In 2022, Bpeace surveyed its pool of 600+ skills-based volunteers to better understand their motivations and increase their engagement. Among the top 3 reasons for...
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You had Ideathon questions. We hosted an info session.

This March, three teams will win $25,000 to implement their winning idea about volunteering for the environment. Any nonprofit or government team is eligible, but...
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Win $25,000 for your team at the ‘Volunteering for Sustainability’ Ideathon

Your team could win $25,000 to implement your winning idea about volunteering for disaster relief, protecting land & oceans, or youth education & skills!
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A new approach to volunteer engagement in South Korea

We believe that volunteers are key to creating a just and sustainable world. So how do we build on the strength of volunteer movements to...
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Congratulations to Alfredo Abreu, winner of the 2023 Kenn Allen Award

IAVE is pleased to honor Alfredo Abreu as this year’s recipient of the Kenn Allen Global Award for Volunteer Leadership. Abreu founded Serve the City Portugal...
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Members of the Busan Metropolitan Volunteer Center and hosts for the 2024 World Volunteer Conference wave good-bye after a recent visit.

A message to our global community

I am an optimist and someone who is firm in her belief that there is always more than one way forward.  But maintaining this sentiment...
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