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Forum is a global network of organisations that work through volunteers to achieve sustainable development. We promote and support responsible and impactful volunteering through convening, research, and standards. https://forum-ids.org/

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International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 6d

Big news: IVCO 2026 is coming to Paris in October 2026, hosted by France Volontaires @fvolontaires.bsky.social 🇫🇷.

Theme: Global Volunteering Through Mutual Exchange and Partnerships: An Essential Force for Sustainable Development.

#IVCO2026 #IVY2026 #GlobalVolunteering

International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 21d

Closing Day 3 of #IVCO2025 Sandra Koch @unv.org offers an open invitation to all countries to observe #InternationalVolunteerYear2026 and celebrate the significant contribution of #volunteers to strengthening civil society.

#civilsociety #IVY2026 #InternationalVolunteering

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International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 21d

Day 3 #IVCO2025 delegates exploring the different ways of approaching volunteer measurement with @mattbailliesmith.bsky.social @nuglobaldev.bsky.social

#volunteerimpact #volunteeringstandards #volunteermeasurement #volunteeringforum

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International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 22d

We're looking ahead to #volunteeryear 2026 walking alongside @unv.org

UN Volunteers @unv.org · 22d

Leaders from volunteering agencies around the globe are rallying together at the @volunteeringforum.bsky.social #IVCO2025, already looking ahead to International #VolunteerYear 2026.

The message is clear: the world needs more support for volunteering.

International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 22d

#IVCO2025 Day 2 explores the role of AI, volunteer preparation & building resilient programs in challenging environments.

When volunteers rise, civic space expands. Empowering volunteers with principals, tools & legitimacy.

#volunteeringforum #volunteeringstandards #civicspace

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Charles Conklin @charlesconklin.com · 23d

MCC Cambodia International Seek Facilitator, Oscar Suarez, shares about MCC's exchange programs as part of a panel discussion on the International Exchange of Volunteers between Civil Society Organisations at #IVCO2025.

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International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 23d

Radical optimism for the volunteering vision working in challenging civil societies. Building trust, solidarity and active participation in the field.

A conversation with #CIVICUS @fvolontaires.bsky.social #BanteaySrei @mattbailliesmith.bsky.social

#IVCO2025 #VolunteeringStandards #VolunteerVoice

Volunteering in development and impact to civil society.

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International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 23d

#IVCO2025 has officially commenced with Dr Bianca Fadel from @northumbriauni.bsky.social setting the scene - Respect, Kindness, Hope. Welcome to our speakers, delegates & new Bluesky community.

#ForumStandards #VolunteeringInDevelopment #Volunteering

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International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 25d

We're proud to release the latest version of our Global Volunteering Standard, a comprehensive framework to help volunteer organisations improve program quality, impact and responsibility. forum-ids.org/global-volun...
#IVCO2025
@vsointernational.bsky.social
@cusointernational.bsky.social

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International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 26d

Two days to go before IVCO 2025 kicks off in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Strengthening Civil Society in Challenging Times: setting the scene for conversations on the vital contribution that volunteers make to strengthening civil society.
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#IVCO2025 #volunteeringstandards #volunteering

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UN Volunteers @unv.org · 29d

What happens when you add volunteer spirit to the @UN?

💡 Bold ideas
🌍 Smarter solutions
💙 Progress that lasts

Nirold is one of 14,600+ UN Volunteers in 2024 that made it happen👉 www.unv.org/annual-repor...

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International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 27d

Very proud to be associated with UN Volunteers and other orgs raising the standards of volunteering in development. Inspiring stories of volunteering from across the globe. #volunteeringstandards

International Forum for Volunteering in Development - Forum @volunteeringforum.bsky.social · 28d

Forum is proud to welcome all delegates to IVCO2025 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Leaders from volunteering agencies around the globe to reflect, learn, share and network in a thought-provoking space. ivcoforum.org

#IVCO2025 #InternationalVolunteering #VolunteeringInDevelopment #VolunteeringStandards