National Summit on Volunteerism, Abuja, Nigeria - December 4- 5, 2007

National Summit on Volunteerism, Abuja, Nigeria - December 4- 5, 2007

The Nigerian National Volunteer Service (NNVS) in collaboration with the Voluntary Service overseas (VSO) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) would on the 4th and 5th of December, be organizing a National Summit on Volunteerism.

The summit themed: “Volunteerism: Foundation for National Development” is to raise the profile and create awareness on the role of volunteerism as a tool for national development. The summit is also expected to serve as a forum for dialogue and interaction among various stakeholders particularly, government, corporate bodies and volunteer organizations on expanding the frontiers of volunteerism in Nigeria and encouraging Nigerians of all ages to engage in volunteering to help build their community.

The summit will discuss among others;
1) Challenges facing Volunteerism.
2) The role of government in promoting volunteerism.
3) Corporate Volunteerism.
4) Harness the energies of Retirees and the youth in promoting volunteerism.

The summit is open to leaders of volunteer organizations in Nigeria, Heads of Corporate Foundations and Government Agencies and Organizations that utilize the services of volunteers.

This event is taking place at Bolingo Hotel & Towers, Independence Avenue, Central Business District, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.

Come! let’s talk and together make volunteerism our culture!!