Volunteer statistics (ILO)*
Source: ILOSTATS. The data is collected by ILO from national statistical offices. As national statistics on volunteer work are produced using a variety of approaches and tools, direct and cross-country comparisons are not recommended. For more information, visit https://ilostat.ilo.org/topics/volunteer-work/
No data
Measurement work
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Laws, Policies, Schemes on Volunteering
Does the country have a piece of legislation on volunteering?
No data
Does the country have a national policy, scheme, plan or strategy specific to volunteering?
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Does the country have a sectoral and cross-sectoral policy, scheme, plan or strategy that mentions volunteering?
Yes
| Name of specific policy, strategy or plan on volunteering at the national level. | Year created | Source link | What are the relevant SDG areas/crosscutting themes of the policy, plan scheme or strategy? |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Youth Policy 2004 - 2010 | 2004 | View source |    |
| Strategic Development Plan 2004-2023: The Next 20 Years | 2004 | View source | |
VNR Reporting
Voluntary National Review
View sourceMicronesia
View sourceReporting positive contribution of volunteering to the SDGs
Reporting on volunteering connected to matters of gender equality, women's empowerment or similar
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Initiative: Chuuk Youth-Led COVID-19
Response (SDGs: 3.d, 16.7)
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, youth in Chuuk mobilized swiftly. Over 100 volunteers—organized by the Chuuk Youth Council—delivered hygiene kits, conducted awareness sessions, and assisted elders and vulnerable families across remote communities. This grassroots initiative complemented statelevel health efforts and demonstrated the capacity of young people to lead in times of crisis. Youth leaders have since been included in resilience planning and emergency taskforces.
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Initiative: Yap Women Association Daycare Center
SDGs: 4.2, 5.5, 10.2
SDP Areas: TA3 – Health, TA4 – Social Inclusion
A community-led initiative transformed a deteriorating daycare into a vibrant center for over 120 children. With trained caregivers, inclusive play spaces, and educational materials, the daycare became a model for early childhood development and parental support in Yap. By freeing up women to work or pursue education, the center contributed to gender equity and improved family income. FSM’s Department of Health and Social Affairs provided oversight, while the Yap Women Association handled daily management and volunteer coordination.