INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF VOLUNTEERS 2001

FACT SHEET
What is International Year of Volunteers? [IYV]

to recognise the contribution of volunteers in societies around the world.

123 countries gave their support at the United Nations General Assembly

To pay tribute to volunteers working in the social, economic, cultural, humanitarian and peace-building fields.

Why should we have an International Year of Volunteers 2001?

To honour the people who donate their time and energy to their fellow citizens

To highlight the contribution volunteers make around the world

To celebrate the difference volunteers make in our local communities

What do we want to achieve from International Year of Volunteers 2001?

To bring greater recognition of the volunteer movement

To raise the profile of volunteers who help within our community

To develop strong partners with businesses, community sectors and other volunteer involvement programs at all levels

To leave a perpetual symbol of volunteering beyond 2001.

What’s going to happen during International Year of Volunteers 2001?

To celebrate the spirit of volunteering internationally, nationally and locally

What’s happened so far in the ACT?

To name but a few

IYV poster competition

Minted one dollar coin in 2001

Flower beds on Capital Hill

Volunteer Tree Grove

Memorial Park Bench

Research

Events

Floral Emblem

Volunteer Tapestry

Youth and school projects

IYV Website

National Launch Planned for December 5

What can I do during International Year of Volunteers 2001?

The success of this year will depend greatly on the support of community-focused groups and volunteer bodies to ensure ideas are widely spread in preparation for this year of celebration.

We welcome your participation and support at a local level by becoming an active friend of International Year of Volunteers 2001 by:

(Tick the appropriate headings, the Submit button will E-mail your form to Volunteering ACT)

Volunteering ACT

PO Box 48

Belconnen ACT 2616

Tel: 6251 4060 Fax: 6251 4161 email iyv@volunteeract.org.au