What does volunteerism mean to YOU?

What does volunteerism mean to YOU? UN Youth Volunteers share what volunteerism means to them.
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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that supports sustainable human development globally through the promotion of volunteerism, including the mobilization of volunteers. It serves the causes of peace and development by enhancing opportunities for participation by all peoples. It is universal, inclusive and embraces volunteer action in all its diversity. It values free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity, which are the foundations of volunteerism.
If you are interested in serving as a UN Volunteer, visit www.unv.org/