1,460 Voices United: The Return of Volunteer Song “We’re Happy”

Korea Volunteer Center

To celebrate IVY 2026, Korea Volunteer Center released a remake version of the 2014 volunteer theme song "We're Happy" on Aug 22. Arranged by Yoon Il-sang and sung by H1-KEY, the track features a 1,460-citizen chorus from the nationwide "Voices of All" campaign.

GIVE SHUTTLE

Kakao Mobility & Volunteering Culture Korea

Kakao Mobility, Korea's leading mobility platform company, and Volunteering Culture Korea help citizens discover and join volunteering through Kakao T. With easy registration, educational content, volunteer kits, and hands-on activities, the program creates an accessible "Give & Get" experience.

Fire Hydrant Visibility Improvement Project

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. & Volunteering Culture Korea

Hyundai Mobis, a global automotive parts company, and Volunteering Culture Korea engage employees and families in repainting fire hydrants with a Little Firefighter design. Making hydrants easier to find in emergencies, the program strengthens community fire safety and received a Volunteer Award.

K-Volunteering World Supporters: Volunteer Activity at Gyeongju National Park

Korea Association for Volunteer Effort

The K-Volunteering World Supporters participated in an ecological restoration activity by planting sawtooth oak trees at Gyeongju National Park.

Inauguration ceremony of the K-Volunteering World Supporters

Korea Association for Volunteer Effort

Promote volunteer groups of international students in Korea and help expand the culture of volunteering across Korea.

The 22nd Korea Youth Expo: International Volunteer Year 2026 for Sustainable Development

Korea Volunteer Center, Korea Association of Social Workers, Korea Youth Work Agency

At the 22nd Korea Youth Expo, an IVY 2026 booth engaged youth through interactive activities and volunteer platform guidance. The program increased awareness of volunteering, reduced participation barriers, and connected young people to volunteer opportunities.

The Value of Togetherness in Everyday Life: Expanding Lifestyle Pro Bono Volunteering in Chungbuk

Chungcheongbuk-do Province, Chungcheongbuk-do Volunteer Center

As part of Korea’s Top 10 Volunteer Relay Campaigns, former national and professional athletes volunteered to mentor young kendo players in Chungbuk. Sharing skills and competition experience, they helped improve performance, build confidence, and promote pro bono volunteering in sports.

Online Volunteer Declaration Campaign

bbb Korea

bbb Korea launched an online declaration campaign for IVY, inviting volunteers to publicly share their commitment to volunteerism. Through shared declarations, the campaign celebrated volunteers, promoted the value of volunteering, and encouraged civic participation for a more inclusive society.

Full Revision of South Korea’s Framework Act on Volunteer Service Adopted

Korea Volunteer Center, Korea Federation of Volunteer Centers, Korea Association for Volunteer Effort, Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS)

South Korea revised its Framework Act on Volunteer Service for the first time in 21 years, strengthening volunteer rights and safety while creating a stronger legal foundation to support and expand volunteer participation nationwide.

Bird Saver Volunteer to Save Birds with Youth

Life Love Association

I volunteered with students outside the school to attach Bud Saver reduction design and reduction stickers to the glass mess in front of the youth training center for the 4th time.

“Ride a Bicycle Instead of Driving – Volunteering that Connects Carbon Neutrality and Community Recovery, Chungcheongnam-do”

Chungcheongnam-do, Chungcheongnam-do Volunteer Center / 10 Volunteer Theme Relay Action Program

The program highlighted carbon neutrality and environmental protection through everyday volunteering that connected people, communities, and the environment. Participants experienced how small hands-on actions can create meaningful change in local communities

Micro-Volunteer Launch Ceremony and Volunteer Travel – Departures from North Jeolla Province

Ministry of Public Administration and Security, Jeollabuk-do (local government), Jeollabuk-do Volunteer Center / Top 10 volunteer-themed relay practice programs in Korea

Local citizens are expanding their life-oriented volunteering through daily activities such as walking abandoned dogs and picking up trash. Through micro-volunteering, anyone can easily participate and practice volunteering in their daily lives.

Together We Begin: The First Step Toward the 2026 International Year of Volunteers

Korea Federation of Volunteer Centers, Korea Volunteer Center / 2026 World Volunteer Year Anniversary Project

The IVY2026 Kickoff gathered around 200 participants from volunteer centers and elated organizations nationwide to share the vision of the 2026 International Year of Volunteers and launch a nationwide movement of collaboration and action through citizen participation campaigns and joint performances

Wild Bird Collision Reduction Behavior

birdsaver7

Monitor with actions to prevent wild birds from colliding with transparent glass and dying. Post the traces of bird collision and the number of dead bodies on Nature Ring. And edit it to run a personal website and YouTube channel.

To mark the beginning of the International Volunteer Year 2026 for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), Korea held an IVY 2026 Vision Declaration Ceremony under the vision of “K-Volunteerism for Me, Us, and the Planet.”

Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS), Republic of Korea, Korea Association for Volunteer Effort(KAVE), Korea Volunteer Center

Through IVY 2026, we connect volunteer efforts across communities, organizations, and citizens under a shared vision. By recording and sharing activities, we highlight impact, strengthen participation, and support a sustainable culture of volunteering

Together We Begin: The First Step Toward the 2026 International Year of Volunteers

Korea Federation of Volunteer Centers, Korea Volunteer Center

The Kick-off for the 2026 International Year of VThrough IVY 2026, we connect volunteer efforts across communities, organizations, and citizens under a shared vision. By recording and sharing activities, we highlight impact, strengthen participation, and support a sustainable culture of volunteering