Jointly hosted by ActionAid Hellas and Forum, the annual conference for International Volunteering Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) was held in a virtual conference space from 16-20 October, 2021. Focusing on the theme: Inclusive Volunteering for Global Equality, IVCO 2021 was an excellent opportunity for heads of volunteer organisations and delegates from public, private, academic and NGO sectors around the world to network, discuss pertinent issues in volunteering, share innovative approaches, and build strong alliances.
IVCO is the world’s biggest annual conference for volunteering for development practitioners, institutional actors, and researchers.
IVCO 2021 is an online conference making it easy to participate – no need to worry about huge costs, travelling or jet lag. Enjoy it from the comfort of your home!
IVCO 2021 is about Inclusiveness - a crucial message for Global Equality. Join us so that we can be as inclusive as possible!
The questions of how volunteering can embrace all forms of diversity, and how it can ensure that no one is left behind are only some of the issues that will be addressed. The impact of public policies will be explored, experience from the field will be shared, the most recent research will be discussed, and burning issues of de-colonisation, directionality and digitalisation of international volunteering will be debated.
IVCO 2021 will give you the chance to network with colleagues across the world, visit, talk, watch with volunteering for development organisations during breaks and connect, ask questions to experts, even on a one-to-one basis.
IVCO 2021 is also hosting the 1st Virtual Global Volunteering Fair! By registering for this year’s IVCO you will get all the benefits of an exhibitor at the Fair for no additional charge. This includes an e-booth for your organisation with two more live representatives.
Conference registration rates range from €170 -€275 depending on registration time and status.
Check the program and rates here: www.ivco2021.org
IVCO 2021 REPORT & CONFERENCE INSIGHTS
IVCO 2021 Conference Insights (pdf) .You can also watch it here
Inclusive Volunteering for Global Equality - IVCO 2021 Conference Report
IVCO 2021 INTRODUCTORY PAPER & FRAMING PAPER
IVCO 2021 Introductory Paper: 44 Questions about Inclusive Volunteering for Global Equality
IVCO 2021 THINK PIECES
ALL IVCO 2021 THINK PIECES IN ONE DOCUMENT
Inclusive Volunteering for Global Equality - Think Pieces for the IVCO 2021 Conference
INDIVIDUAL IVCO 2021 THINK PIECES
The Challenges and Opportunities of Inclusive Online Volunteering
Hierarchies of Place & Knowledge in Volunteering for Development
Inequalities & Imbalances in Research on Volunteering for Development
Digitalisation, Diversity & Inclusion in Volunteering for Development
Improving Organisational Programming, Culture & Practice
Reciprocity & the Sharing of Knowledge as a Gift
COVID-19, Inequality & Volunteering for Development – Considering a Capability Approach
Decolonising Thinking & Practice of Volunteering for Development
What is Decolonisation Asking of Us?
IVCO 2021 VIDEOS
Session 1 - Creating an Inclusive Volunteering Environment for Global Equality
Session 2a - Voices from the Field
Session 2b - Voices from the Field
Session 3 - The Role of States and Institutions on Inclusive Volunteering for Development
Session 4 - Launching the revised Global Volunteering Standard
Session 5 - Decolonisation of Volunteering for Development
Session 6 - Digitalisation and the Future of volunteering for Development
Session 7 - Directionality – “Emerging Volunteering for Development Modalities”
Session 8 - Directionality – “Community Volunteering and Localisation”
Session 9a - Organizational Challenges (Inclusive Volunteering in Practice)
Session 9a - Indigenous People (Inclusive Volunteering in Practice)
Session 9a - Inclusion of Older People (Inclusive Volunteering in Practice)
Session 9b - Advocacy for Reform (Inclusive Volunteering in Practice)
Session 9b - Role of Coalitions (Inclusive Volunteering in Practice)
Session 9b - Disability Inclusion (Inclusive Volunteering in Practice)
Session 9b - Gender Inclusion (Inclusive Volunteering in Practice)