UNGA Resolution 40/212: Adoption of 5 December as International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (IVD) "> UNGA Resolution 40/212: Adoption of 5 December as International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (IVD)

On the recommendation of the Second Committee, the UN General Assembly adopted this resolution (A/RES/40/212) on 17 December 1985, establishing 5 December as International Volunteer Day.