In a landmark proclamation, the City of Wilmington has formally recognized 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development aligning our community with a global movement that elevates the role of volunteerism in building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable societies.

Civic pride looks like residents volunteering with local nonprofits and schools. Neighbors picking up trash on a walk instead of stepping around it. Community members advocating for safer streets, stronger greenways, or more inclusive housing; not just by complaining, but by organizing, collaborating, and staying engaged.