On the occasion of International Volunteer Day (IVD), national and international volunteers will participate in mini-international solidarity workcamps today, Saturday 6 December, in the coastal city of Bouznika. With the aim of beautifying public spaces, volunteers and anyone interested will be able to clean, paint, plant, exchange and celebrate volunteering around several mini-workcamps. With the collaboration of the Bouznika municipality, more than fifteen organisations linked to volunteering will be brought together in a fair, called the Agora Space, to make their work and civic engagement opportunities known to those present. Passers-by will also be invited to get involved in various activities, namely blood and clothing donations, awareness-raising around the fight against violence towards women, among others.

The activities will take place from 10 a.m. at the Othmane neighbourhood garden (Picmar Garden), near the Bouznika train station. As a reminder, every day, thousands of people volunteer and contribute to peace and development, working to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to contribute to positive change in their communities. International Volunteer Day is celebrated on 5 December each year and presents an opportunity to highlight the work of volunteers. The objective is to recognise the commitment of volunteers and volunteer organisations, to inform public opinion about the impact of volunteering for peace and sustainable development and to congratulate volunteers for their dedication and the scope of their action.