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INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY 2008
OVERVIEW
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.
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.
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
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
INSIDE Event
Opening Ceremony
Volunteer Fair
Free Basic Medical
Examination and Consultation
Closing
Timeline
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
11:45 AM – 14:00 PM
14:00 PM
INSIDE: Opening Ceremony
Program of Opening Ceremony
Time Item Action
11:00 AM
Welcome Master of Ceremony (MC): Ms. Hyeran Kim, UNV PO
11:05 AM
Welcoming Speech
Mr. Luc Stevens (UN RC)
11:15 AM
Keynote Speech
H.R.H Princess Basma Bint Talal
11:25 AM
Snap shots of volunteers in Jordan / Awarding Best Volunteers
MCH.R.H Princess Basma Bint Talal
11:35 AM
Announcement on the ‘volunteer fair’ and ‘free basic medical examination and consultation’
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.
INSIDE: 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.
Program of Volunteer Fair
Time Item Action
11:45 AM
Volunteer Fair
Participating organizations (opened to everyone)
INSIDE: 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
Program of Free Basic Medical Examination & Consultation
Time Item Action
11:45 AM
Free Basic Medical Examination & Consultation
Ministry of HealthInt’l Federation of Red CrossJordan Red Crescent SocietyWHOJOHUD/ZENID
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
Contact details
Hyeran Kim
Programme Officer
UN Volunteers Programme
UNDP Jordan
079-648-7198
