Mission and objectivesUnited Nations Volunteers (UNV) provides global citizens with an opportunity to volunteer across the three pillars of the United Nations system: development; peace and security; and human rights. UNV is inspired by the conviction that volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and by the idea that everyone can contribute their time and energy towards peace and development. The External Relations and Communications Section at UNV builds and nurtures corporate donor relations, strategically leads the donor resource mobilization platform and conducts coherent communications efforts to highlight the value of volunteerism for peace and development.
ContextUnited Nations Volunteers (UNV) provides global citizens with an opportunity to volunteer across the three pillars of the United Nations system: development; peace and security; and human rights. In 2024, UNV put in place a record-breaking number of 14,631 UN Volunteers, marking a 14 per cent increase from 2023 and a 77 per cent increase from pre-pandemic 2019. That growth demonstrated the strength of UNV’s partnerships across the UN system worldwide and the essential role of UN Volunteers in diverse field-related and technical roles. Despite the global development and humanitarian challenges, UNV remained steadfast and delivered. UNV – in collaboration with its UN partners, Member States and civil society – is continually evolving to craft effective twenty-first century volunteer solutions.
Task DescriptionInterview UN Volunteers in the field via MS Teams and/or Zoom on their assignments and their volunteer journeys. Based on these interviews, write up to 10 content pieces for the UNV website showcasing storytelling to elevate marginalized voices and inspire positive change.
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