Bulgarian Youth Craft Longest Essay Honoring Volunteer Day

The International Volunteer Day, December 5, is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985. File photo

Over 200 young Bulgarian volunteers are joining Monday an effort to create the longest shared essay, dedicated to the mission of the volunteer.

The initiative belongs to the Ministry of Education and the National Center "European Programs and Initiatives," and is held in honor of the International Volunteer Day. It begins at noon at the Sofia City Center shopping mall. The end product is going to apply for entry in the Guinness Book of Records.

The arrangement of the letters will end at 5:30 pm while the entire text will be over one kilometer long.

The activity will be accompanied by performances of Bulgarian pop music stars.

The International Volunteer Day, December 5, is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985.

The declared aim of this activity is to thank the volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness on their contribution to society. The day is celebrated in majority countries of the world.

The International Volunteer Day is marked by many non-governmental organizations, including Red Cross, scouts and others. It is also marked and supported by United Nations Volunteers.

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