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International Volunteer Day 2008

International Volunteer Day 2008. OVERVIEW. What is International Volunteer Day about?.

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International Volunteer Day 2008

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  1. International Volunteer Day 2008 OVERVIEW

  2. What is International Volunteer Day about? Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution A/RES/40/212 on 17 December 1985, governments, UN and civil society organizations have successfully drawn together volunteers from around the world to celebrate the special day on the fifth of December every year. IVD provides a unique opportunity to highlight the achievements of the millions of volunteers worldwide and to encourage more people globally to engage in volunteer activities. The premise underlying IVD 2008 is that voluntary services are needed more than ever to tackle areas of concern in the social, economic, cultural, humanitarian and peace-building fields.

  3. IVD 2008 in Jordan: Introduction • Through the facilitation and coordination of the United Nations Volunteers Programme (UNV) in Jordan, the IVD 2008 National Steering Committee (NSC) was established in order to prepare for the IVD’s activities in 2008, consisting of 25 members from government agencies, UN agencies, non-profit organizations, the private sector, media and volunteer-involving organizations. The IVD Day Jordan will bring all sectors of the community together to celebrate the values that underpin volunteering.

  4. IVD 2008 National Steering Committee – List of Members • Government (4) • Ministry of Social Development • Ministry of Health • Ministry of Education • Higher Council for Youth • Gov’t Aid Agency (3) • KOICA • JICA • Peace Corps • NGO (5) • JOHUD/ZENID • CARE International • International Federation of Red Cross • Jordan Red Crescent • Australian Volunteers International • UN Agency (8) • UNDP, UNV Programme • UN Resident Coordinator Unit • UNESCO • UNIFEM • UN-HABITAT • UNHCR • WHO • Academia (1) • Modern American School • Private Sector (1) • Nuqul Group • Media (1) • UN Communication Group (UNCG) • TOTAL 23 members

  5. IVD 2008 Celebration Details • What • International Volunteer Day • When • From 11:30 am, Thursday 4 December 2008 • Where • The Modern American School • Planned Activities for IVD 2008: Volunteer Fair including booths for key partners and agencies, Free Basic Medical Examinations & Consultations, Awards Ceremony for Best Volunteers • Target: 500 to 1,000 General Public (focusing on youth and families) • Youth at the age of middle, high schools and universities

  6. INSIDE Event Timeline Opening Ceremony 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Volunteer Fair Free Basic Medical Examination and Consultation 11:45 AM – 14:00 PM Closing 14:00 PM

  7. INSIDE: Opening Ceremony Program of Opening Ceremony • Awarding Best Volunteers • Participating organizations (total 9) • Jordan Red Crescent • UNV Country Office Team • KOICA • Peace Corps • Ministry of Health • Ministry of Education • Ministry of Social Development • UNHCR • JOHUD / ZENID • Modern American School • Awarding arrangement: every nominees are called to step forward to the podium. H.R.H Princess Basma will grant awards to everyone.

  8. INSIDE: Volunteer Fair Program of Volunteer Fair • H.R.H Princess Basma will have a tour of ‘Volunteer Fair’ section • Each participating organization will be received with one booth to introduce their volunteering opportunities and display promotional materials • Through the centers of the Ministry of Social Development in all Governorates, each center will be holding an awareness raising session on the promotion of volunteerism in Jordan.

  9. INSIDE: Free Basic Medical Examination & Consultation Program of Free Basic Medical Examination & Consultation • Services to be provided: • Blood pressure test • Dental check-up • Eye check-up • General Physicians • Awareness sessions: smoking, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and first aid *** For those who don’t wish to get the tests but want to seek doctors’ advices, all doctors will be standby to provide preliminary consultations. • Awareness raising leaflets: • Chronic diseases (breast cancer) • Importance of breast feeding • Tips for blood pressure & diabetes • Smoking cessation • Playing health promotional DVDs in waiting rooms • Blood donation (organized by MOH) • Others: distributions of free tooth brushes by JOHUD/ZENID • 3 Ambulances will be stand-by in case of emergency • In addition, through the 700 health centers of the Ministry of Health in 12 Governorates, people in all Governorates will have access to the same free basic medical examination and consultation at the same time. • H.R.H Princess Basma will have a tour of ‘Free Basic Medical Examination & Consultation section

  10. Contact details • Hyeran Kim Programme Officer UN Volunteers Programme UNDP Jordan hyeran.kim@undp.org 079-648-7198

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