There are some unresolved questions concerning the definition of work in particular, whether unpaid endeavors, such as volunteering or studying, are work.

And volunteering is thriving in Sudan.

Are you volunteering at a VA?

People often define volunteering as the privileged helping the needy, but volunteering can also be used to help oneself.

56 38. Recommendations on support for volunteering

Tell them they're volunteering for a hazardous mission.

The legislative environment is becoming increasingly supportive of volunteering and the contribution that volunteering makes to individuals and societies is increasingly recognized.

A woman volunteering to clean protest grounds in Kyiv.

I appreciate your volunteering, Regret. Shows mighty fine spirit.

Indeed, there is a need for changes in some existing legislation that has a negative impact on volunteering, including barriers to international volunteering schemes.

Finally he mentions the strong tradition of voluntary work in Bahrain's villages, and the decrease in volunteering amongst the younger generation The third point is the shunning of volunteer work.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has developed an internal volunteering policy and established a volunteering focal point within its headquarters.

(e) Ensuring citizens' access to information on opportunities for volunteering

Acknowledging the existing contribution of the organizations of the United Nations system to supporting volunteering, including the work of United Nations Volunteers around the world,

Some people also arrange volunteering days for marches and different activities.

Everything was a struggle until he started volunteering with local youth.

Many will also be volunteering advice about micro blogging and other technologies.

The number of recruits volunteering to serve their country continues to increase.

I ain't goin' volunteering till I've had my coffee. Drink your own.

International exchanges for study, work or volunteering are frequently given as an example of an effective way to learn about different cultures and languages and should be supported.

While volunteerism exists in every country, people's motivations for volunteering can vary enormously.

Determining trends in levels of volunteering with any great precision remains a challenge.

Some Governments have sought to incorporate volunteering by young people into social policy.

But thankfully, she came across a volunteering position at the local community organization.

I ever saved in my life after two years volunteering in an ambulance,

Also, volunteering is a fantastic place to meet really high quality new friends.

Taking into account the valuable contribution of volunteering to both economic and social development,

Recommendations on ways in which Governments and the United Nations system could support volunteering

This includes a range of volunteering possibilities with organizations in deprived communities and towns.

Investment in physical infrastructure is one very concrete expression of official support for volunteering.

1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary General on support for volunteering A 56 288.

He asks whether aspects of this Western tradition of volunteering could be adopted in Bahrain

Laws were enacted on volunteering by youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czech Republic.

Governments, the media and the private sector are increasingly vocal in their support for volunteering.

In many instances, the introduction of supportive legislative and fiscal frameworks may play a critical role, either through the creation of specific volunteering legislation or through ensuring that other legislation and public policy is supportive of volunteering.

Recognizing further the existing contribution of the organizations of the United Nations system to supporting volunteering, including the work of United Nations Volunteers around the world, by promoting volunteerism, including by placing volunteers,

However, volunteering abroad by nationals does not generally form part of official development aid policy frameworks.

So, as you can see, volunteering has greater effect than just the immediate act of giving.

C 2, I have two Delta snipers, Shughart and Gordon... Volunteering to secure crash site two.

Some United Nations organizations have prepared and disseminated publications on volunteering within their specialized areas of competence.

10. One factor limiting the number of staff volunteering for mission service is the security risk involved.

C 2, I have two Delta snipers, Shughart and Gordon... Volunteering to secure crash site two. Over.

There is growing evidence of steady improvements in access to information about opportunities to volunteer, while online volunteering and employee volunteering in the private sector are beginning to demonstrate their potential for attracting far larger numbers of people into volunteer activities.

There seems to be a fundamental difference between our concept of volunteering work for no return but the love of God, and the Western concept of working on volunteer projects serving causes people believe in.

Bearing in mind that volunteering is one of the important ways in which people participate in societal development,