Celebrate the Nation's Volunteers All Week

Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week with resources, messaging, and engagement ideas [] [AmeriCorps] April 18, 2022 Celebrate the Nation's Volunteers All Week National Volunteer Week is April 17-23 [take action this National Volunteer Week] Dear Ameri-Family, Today begins National Volunteer Week where we shine a light on the enduring contributions of volunteers and celebrate the generosity of spirit that each of them embodies. Volunteerism and service is a quintessential American value, that unites individuals from diverse backgrounds to make an impact on challenges big and small. From schools and shelters, hospitals and hotlines, to civic, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations across the country, Americans from all walks of life volunteer together for a better future. For decades, AmeriCorps has worked to make service to others an indispensable part of the American experience. Each of you has played an important role in our collective impact whether it was making volunteer opportunities more equitable and readily accessible or raising your hand to serve in your communities in times of tragedy and triumph. Service can take us on a path from charity to justice. Whether people are donating to a food bank or advocating to change policies that address food insecurity, their service matters. We owe a debt of gratitude to every volunteer who continues to shape both our neighborhoods and our nation. As Americans, we belong to one another. Our destinies are connected and each of us has something to give. That’s what makes a more just and fairer world attainable. This week, I hope that all who can, will join me and our fellow neighbors in giving back to your local community, celebrating those who volunteer, and making a commitment to a lifetime of service. Please use the resources below to support your efforts. Together, we are AmeriCorps. Michael D. Smith AmeriCorps CEO A Presidential Proclamation Ahead of National Volunteer Week, President Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation encouraging all Americans to volunteer in service projects across the country and pledge to make service a part of their daily lives. [Read More]( Take the Pledge [Woman volunteering at food bank] Over the course of the year, Americans from all walks of life come together in service to others, to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. These volunteers are essential to our nation’s economic and social well-being. They are the lifeblood of our schools and shelters, hospitals and hotlines, and civic, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations across the country. Join AmeriCorps during National Volunteer Week and make service a goal. Take the pledge today and commit to serve. [Commit to Serve]( Celebrate with us Encourage volunteering in your community. Join AmeriCorps and encourage your networks to give the gift of time. Show up for your communities and neighbors, make service a goal, and make a difference. Promote finding volunteer opportunities on AmeriCorps Volunteer Search. [Celebrate Earth Day] Promote action for Earth Day. Encourage your networks to take action for a greener and cleaner future by volunteering. Promote finding volunteer opportunities on the AmeriCorps Volunteer Search and using the special "Earth Day" checkbox for opportunities happening specifically to support the environment and climate efforts. Urge volunteering during national days of service. America's two national days of service are MLK Day and the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. These national days of service bring the country together with people volunteering simultaneously across the nation. Encourage your networks to serve during the months of September and January. Say thank you. Share why you are thankful for volunteers on social media with posts or videos. Express your thanks to those making a difference in your communities. Use our [Social Press Kit]( for our one-stop shop for all National Volunteer Week communication resources including social media graphics, templates, and other outreach tools. Make sure you share that you're celebrating National Volunteer Week on social media. Don’t forget to use #NVW and tag @AmeriCorps in your posts. [Learn More]( This National Volunteer Week, join with us as we celebrate the impact volunteering across the nation and offer thanks to those who give their time, energy and talents to make an impact and serve others. Want to join in? Whether it's two hours today or five hours a month, you can find an opportunity that is right for you on AmeriCorps Search. What are you waiting for? 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