strategy
Facilitating international volunteer action
Synonyms:
Maintaining a corps of international volunteers Implementation:
The United Nations Volunteers programme encourages volunteer-sending organizations to assist in the work of the UN system, whether by participating in that programme, by providing, at the cost of sending organizations, volunteers for work in projects in accordance with terms of service and standards of qualifications, or by supporting the government or other local counterpart contribution to the work of the UN system. Facilitated by:
Utilizing volunteer task forcesFocusing volunteer work effortsStrengthening intergovernmental cooperation with nongovernmental organizations Values:
ActionInactivity Organizations:
International Association for Volunteer Effort Ex-Volunteers International Volonteurope European Volunteers for Development Jesuit European Volunteers European Network of Older-Volunteer Organizations Asian Volunteers' Network United Nations Volunteers Brethren Volunteer Service European Volunteer Centre American Council for Voluntary International Action References:
InterAction: Global Work 2000-2001 Subjects:
Action → Action Social Activity → Voluntary
Amenities → Maintenance
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
