IAVE

The International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) exists to promote, strengthen and celebrate volunteering in all of the myriad ways it happens throughout the world. With members in 70+ countries, we are the connective tissue of a global network of leaders of volunteering, NGOs, businesses and volunteer centers that share a belief in the power of volunteers to make a significant strategic contribution to resolving the worlds most pressing problems. Our Core Functions: - Advocacy: We use key global, national, regional and, where appropriate, local forums, institutions and communication channels to advocate for recognition and advancement of volunteers and volunteering and on issues of critical importance. - Knowledge development and dissemination: we foster the development of new knowledge about volunteering through research and organized learning activities and actively share that knowledge. - Network development and mobilization: We create and sustain networks of like-mi...