Question: International Volunteer Day is observed on-
(a) 5th December
(b) 4th December
(c) 1st December
(d) 3rd December
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- International Volunteer Day (IVD) is observed globally on 5thDecember every year.
- This day seeks to promote volunteerism, recognize volunteer’s work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector.
- The theme of this year is ‘Volunteers build Resilient Communities’.
- The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development wasadopted by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 17thDecember, 1985.
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