UNESCO and Youth - Frequently Asked Questions: UNESCO SHS

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UNESCO and Youth - Frequently Asked Questions

08. How can I get involved in voluntary projects?

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UNESCO does not recruit volunteers or organize volunteer programmes, work camps or exchanges. However, we believe that two aspects of voluntary service are extremely important for young people: the opportunity to actively participate in society, and the powerful potential for education. Voluntary work is a chance for young people to exercise their citizenship by working together and with others in order to contribute to human development at the local, national or international level.

For a starting point if you are interested in volunteerism, have a look at:

You may also be interested to know that UNESCO has developed a set of guidelines for international youth voluntary service. To read more on this, click here.

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