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International Volunteer Day - Dec. 5, 2007

December 4, 2007

GFWC CALL TO ACTION

»Educate Yourself

• Subscribe to the Global Volunteer Update e-newsletter to learn about volunteer initiatives happening around the world.
• Think about the right volunteer opportunities for you.
• Learn more about international volunteer opportunities.
• Read the statement about International Volunteer Day by UN Secretary-General  Ban Ki-moon.

»Inform Others

• Share web links for other volunteer service organizations.
• Celebrate your club's achievements in your community by holding an open house, or send details about your latest successes to local newspapers and radio stations.
• Sponsor a volunteer opportunity that gives community residents a taste of the kind of volunteer work your GFWC club does all year long.

»Create Change

• Read the UN's current calls to action and commit the support of your club to the issues that mean the most to your community.
• Support other volunteers.
• Celebrate International Volunteer Day with activities in your community.