Volunteer Learning Newsletter December 2022 |
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Hello UN Volunteer, See what opportunities are coming up and all the big news for you this month. |
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Marking International Volunteer Day 2022 We celebrated International Volunteer Day with millions of volunteers who work in solidarity and promote the volunteer spirit. As we marked IVD, we recognized the life-changing impact of volunteers on millions daily. Check our stories of volunteer solidarity in 2022. UNV’s Executive Coordinator Toily Kurbanov marked IVD in Yemen, paying tribute in his speech to volunteers, “the everyday champions of local action and global solidarity. Their time and efforts make a positive impact on people's lives. Their passion helps heal the planet." In Mexico, Deputy Executive Coordinator Kyoko Yokosuka addressed participants in the IVD event, reminding all that “for volunteers – and for the world – the only way forward is in solidarity”. International Day of Persons with Disabilities On 3 December every year, we emphasize the importance of inclusion in life and the workplace. UNV’s disability inclusion strategy aims to create a talent pool of qualified professionals living with disabilities, visible and invisible, who advance sustainable development at national and global levels. Explore our feature on UN Volunteers with disabilities and others advancing inclusion around the world. 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Violence against women and girls remains the most pervasive human rights violation worldwide. On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Human Rights Day, we featured UN Volunteers addressing gender-based violence with UNFPA, UN Women, UNDP and other UN partners. |
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Sign-up for Peace on Purpose 2023 Champions programme Explore simple and effective tools and practices over six months on creating a balanced life, journaling and reflection, building resilience, and strengthening leadership in the workplace. Leverage these to support yourself, your team and your broader organization. Open to all serving volunteers, the Peace on Purpose Champions Program is structured as five 60-minute virtual modules focusing on the following themes: - Module 1: Balance & Boundaries
- Module 2: Connection & Relationships
- Module 3: Rest & Sleep
- Module 4: Resilience
- Module 5: Compassionate Leadership
Registration is required and can be accessed through this link, together with the complete dates and times covering the different time zones. |
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Join our last virtual event of the year! |
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YOU, WE, US is a monthly online forum for YOU to share knowledge and experience as WE learn together to find US a better way forward. Wondering how to leverage your UN Volunteer experience for a career you want? Or what opportunities are available out there? Look no further, in this session, experts from within the UN and former volunteers will share trends, tips and resources that will help your develop skills and competencies to better position yourself for future career opportunities. Register here for the upcoming webinar - Leverage your volunteer experience for a career you want. Tuesday, December 20th, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET |
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592 UN Volunteers strengthen their capacities through live learning events! |
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220 UN Volunteers are skilled in cross-functional areas After 2.5 years of hiatus, in-person capacity development workshops are back! Held in Istanbul, Nairobi and Bangkok, in the last quarter of 2022, these four-day workshops covered wide-ranging topics, relevant to enhancing skills for performance and assignment. From ways of promoting volunteerism during assignment, intercultural awareness, communication, and leadership, to learning for personal and career development. The participants actively engaged in sharing knowledge, exchanging good practices and building their peer support network. Look out for our calendar of learning events including on-site workshops in 2023. |
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UN Volunteers from East and Southern Africa are raring to champion the cause of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Over 30 UN Volunteers joined the pilot session in November 2022, learning about the concepts of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Through participatory approaches, personal reflections and group discussions they became more aware of personal biases and means to address them to create an inclusive and enabling work environment. Further workshops will be offered in 2023 – we will keep you posted. |
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Well done to all CDLF participants in Senegal & Gambia The Capacity Development & Learning Facility (CDLF) workshop was a great success with 60 UN Volunteers from both countries getting together in person to learn skills and share good practices on enhancing their personal and professional capacities. This CDLF workshop focused on action learning to strengthen leadership and resilience skills for inclusive volunteerism. Volunteers worked in groups to develop career plans by identifying learning needs and gaining skills in human relations management, workplace stress management and work-life balance. |
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Congratulations to all UN Volunteers participants at the Career Enhancement Academy series 282 UN Volunteers globally joined the pilot career development group coaching session in the last quarter of 2022. Focusing on practical application, they gained a comprehensive understanding of the career exploration process, recruitment and interviews, as well as tools, tips, and advice to engage strategically with career progression. If you couldn’t be there, don’t worry. You can watch the session recordings on eCampus. And look out for our announcement for the next series in 2023. |
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Self-paced Learning for you! |
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Cultivating Inclusion in the Workplace with LinkedIn Learning Challenge This December, we encourage you to complete 'Cultivating Inclusion in the Workplace' and explore these Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) topics to help increase awareness, understanding, and positive outcomes in the workplace. Download the LinkedIn Learning calendar and discover new lessons every day which can be completed in just 5-10 minutes. It will help you: - Understanding cultural diversity.
- Acknowledge Inclusion barriers at the workplace.
- Fundamentals of Inclusive Mindset.
- Foundation for Safe Spaces.
Remember, as a serving UN Volunteer, you have free access to LinkedIn Learning via eCampus, free of cost. |
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Browse UNV Online Learning Programmes See how to apply for UNV online programmes and make the most of December. What will you explore? Maybe a new language on Rosetta Stone. Your free access to LinkedIn Learning. A university certificate with Coursera. Or perhaps you’ll book a free coaching session for some one-on-one mentoring or the conflict, peace and security courses from the UNITAR. You could decide to join one or more of our on-going workshops and more. Simply catching up on a talk you missed would be another step forward in your personal and professional development — most webinars are recorded and available to watch now, on our eCampus. Take a look! |
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Happy Learning!UNV Capacity Development Team |
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