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Intl. Volunteer Day: The pulse of volunteerism in SZ

Writer: Liu Xudong  |  Editor: Lin Qiuying  |  From: Original  |  Updated: 2024-12-06

Known as a city of volunteers, Shenzhen launched its first volunteer organization in 1989. It is now home to over 4 million registered volunteers, representing more than 22% of its permanent population. Within this group, 78.3% of the volunteers are under 45 years old, and there are nearly 17,000 volunteers from overseas.

Volunteers serve during the Shenzhen Marathon 2024 on Dec. 1. Thursday marked the 39th International Volunteer Day. Photos by Liu Xudong


​Known as a city of volunteers, Shenzhen launched its first volunteer organization in 1989. It is now home to over 4 million registered volunteers, representing more than 22% of its permanent population. Within this group, 78.3% of the volunteers are under 45 years old, and there are nearly 17,000 volunteers from overseas.