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International Volunteer day – December 5
Each year, the 5 December, the world celebrates the International Volunteer dayestablished by the United Nations to recognize the contribution of those who dedicates time, energy, and skills to the common good.
It is an anniversary that reminds you of what volunteering is a silent motor but most powerful of social change.
A gesture that creates community
Volunteering means give a part of themselves to others. Means choose to be there, to do space to listen, to care, to the presence. Every gesture – large or small – helps to build the community strong, supportive and inclusive where no one is left behind. The the gift is not only time: it is the relationship.
Volunteering and inclusion: a natural bond
Volunteering generates inclusion because it puts you at the center of the personnot his condition. In associations, in schools, in social, cultural and sports activities, the volunteers become bridges:
- between frailty and support,
- between loneliness and belonging,
- between needs and opportunities.
Thanks to the volunteer work, people with disabilities, families in difficulty, young people in complex situations, the elderly living alone or marginalized communities can be found welcome, listen to, and dignity.
The gift that enriches all
Who does volunteer discovers something valuable: giving is good not only to those who receive, but also to those who offer their time.
Volunteering:
- strengthens empathy,
- increases the sense of usefulness and belonging,
- it helps to build positive relationships,
- trains collaborate, and face the challenges together.
It is a circle that closes: the good you sow back, multiplied.
Volunteering is one of the most beautiful experiences to live. To donate their time and effort in exchange for a smile, a hug or a simple thank you is something that enriches deeply. It is a path that teaches you to be in the world, to listen, to understand, and to find out how much value there is in the gestures free. Volunteering will change because you open yourself to others and makes you feel part of something bigger..
Why is it important to talk about it today
We live in a society where loneliness grows, the differences that often divide and many people are likely to remain invisible.
In this context, the volunteer becomes a revolutionary act:
represents the conscious choice to build a more humane, supportive and inclusive.
How can we contribute, each in its own little
't need grand gestures to make a difference. Some concrete actions:
- donate a few hours each week or month;
- support local associations with skills or participation;
- promote initiatives inclusive in their own contexts;
- listen, accompany, be there;
- educate young people to the value of the gift and of solidarity.
- Every step, even the smallest, contributes to a real change.
The value of a
Volunteering is a gift that builds the future. It is the proof that the kindness, responsibility, and solidarity they can transform society more than any policy or technology. In this International Volunteer Day, we remember that the most precious gift is your timewhy not go back. And when it is offered to others, it becomes a seed that bears fruit for all.
The Call to Action – you Choose to be
If you believe in the value ofinclusion and you want to participate, collaborate or share ideascontact us. The change begins with a yes, your.
Visit: rightforinclusion.en
📩 Write to us: info@rightforinclusion.it
Together we can build a community that is more just, open and supportive.