About

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. Read more about the added value of UNV, UN Volunteers and volunteerism.

Mission

We mobilize volunteers to serve in UN agencies, both in development programmes and peacekeeping operations.

Vision

Promote volunteerism

UNV champions environments in which volunteerism can flourish. It pushes for the ability and right of people to participate in their own development.