Volunteer Learning Newsletter

January 2023

Hello UN Volunteer,

See what opportunities are coming up and all the big news for you this month.

International Volunteer Day 2022 – Reflections

Volunteers commemorated International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December 2022 through various activities mirroring the theme: 'Solidarity through volunteering – Together, Act Now.'

Please read the IVD stories from Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, West and Central Africa, East and Southern Africa, and Arab States.

UN Volunteers serve in peacekeeping, women’s empowerment, community development, and much more. They are motivated, selfless and dedicated team members within their host entities, and make a constructive impact on the ground.

Read more of our inspiring volunteer stories on UNV website, Facebook and YouTube.

YOU took learning to new heights in 2022!

Explore the exciting and diverse activities that challenged and inspired volunteers globally. From virtual and on-site workshops to online courses, webinars and coaching initiatives. See how you embraced new skills, knowledge, and perspectives, and discover the outcomes. Let this video be a source of inspiration for your own learning journey in 2023.

Join the celebration of growth and development!

Access the volunteer stories on eCampus for feedback, reflections, and testimonials of your fellow volunteer as they share their learning experiences. Be inspired by how they gained new perspectives and applied their newfound skills to fuel their professional development.

Tell us about your experience too – respond to our call for feedback on UNV learning programmes.

We've expanded our language offerings.

Bienvenus ! ¡Bienvenidos/as! to all our French and Spanish speakers!

The UN Volunteer Onboarding portal is now available in French and Spanish versions making it more accessible for you to make a difference!

Access the portal to get:

step-by-step guidance for an easy recruitment experience.
a 90-day onboarding plan to help you get off to the best start by offering greater engagement and productivity.
knowledge about you benefits and allowance, policies and processes, and compliance-related information that you need to know.
access to a comprehensive package of UNV learning programmes free of cost via eCampus – a diverse range of onsite and online learning opportunities to boost your skills during your assignment.

Join our first virtual events of the year!

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.

Unlock your potential! Join the upcoming webinar to discover how you can make the most of UNV learning programmes for UN Volunteers. Hear from your fellow volunteers on their learning experience and optimize your skill development to reach new heights.

The webinar will take place on Tuesday, 31^st January at 14:00 CET/UTC+1 on Zoom. Don’t forget to register by clicking here!

Learn how to address system racism as UNV!

It is your time to face your conscious and unconscious biases!

UNV’s Anti-Racism Dialogues is a safe space for You to share perspectives and experiences about system racism and to know more about how to address it in just and equitable ways. These two-and-half-hour virtual workshops give you the chance to interact with your fellow volunteers on a global level, share thoughts and learn with the help of our facilitators and system-wide experts.

Don’t miss your chance to register for our upcoming workshops in February and March – by clicking here.

Stand up against sexual misconduct and join the workshops on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)

Together with your fellow volunteers, you will discuss potential scenarios you may encounter, discover the reporting and support mechanisms available, and find out what disciplinary measures are in place.

The first workshops of the year in February and March 2023 are available for registration. Sign up here!

Besides, see UNV Guidance on How to Report Misconduct (available also in FR & ES). And complete your mandatory courses today if you haven't already!

Self-paced Learning for you!

Unlock the Power of Networking with LinkedIn Learning Challenge

This month we encourage you to complete 'Unlock the power of professional networking' to advance your career with new connections, mentors, and sponsors. Discover how to identify allies and establish professional networks that can help you move your career forward. Don’t worry if you miss a day — you can always catch up tomorrow.

Download the LinkedIn Learning calendar and discover new lessons every day which can be completed in just 5-10 minutes.

Remember, as a serving UN Volunteer, you have free access to LinkedIn Learning via eCampus, free of cost.

Browse UNV Online Learning Programmes

See how to apply for UNV online programmes and select from thousands of courses, tutorials and certifications. 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!

Any questions?

For more information, please see unv.org and learning.unv.org. You’re welcome to use our eCampus contact form or support@unv.org to ask about learning, volunteer recruitment, COS policy and process, or anything UNV.

Happy Learning!

UNV Capacity Development Team