National Volunteer Week was established in 1984 to inspire, recognize and encourage people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. National Volunteer Week has grown exponentially in scope each year since, drawing the support and endorsement of all subsequent U.S. presidents, governors, mayors and other respected elected officials. National Volunteer Week is about taking action, encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change and discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to foster positive transformation.
National Volunteer Week is not only our moment in time to celebrate our volunteers, but to share ideas, practices, and stories wherever they happen, and to re-imagine the notion of citizenship for the 21st century. Below you will find links to various volunteer week resources.
Seattle Mariners Salute to Volunteers Night is April 17th
As a thank you to those who volunteer, tickets to the game can be purchased at a discount prices of $8. Organize a group of volunteers of 25 or more and your organization's name will be displayed on the score board after the 3rd inning.
Washington State Jefferson Awards
Join CityClub for a breakfast on April 25th celebrating volunteerism and the five Washington State Jefferson Award winners.
Fisher Pavilion at the Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle
Registration: 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast Served: 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. | Program: 7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast: $35/CityClub Members, guests and co-presenters | $40/General public Register Now
Nominate a volunteer for a DAILY POINT OF LIGHT AWARD
The Daily Point of Light Award honors individuals and volunteer groups who are helping to meet critical needs in their communities and creating change every day. Each weekday, one volunteer or volunteer effort in the country receives a Daily Point of Light Award.
The President's Volunteer Service Award
Created by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, this program encourages ongoing involvement in service and civic engagement. Individuals, families and groups are honored at different stages of their service journey by acknowledging annual volunteer hours served and the resulting positive community impact.
More Volunteer Week Resources
Energize Inc. A comprehensive list of volunteer recognition articles and resources for Volunteer Managers
2012 National Volunteer Week Resource Guide from Points of Light Institute
List of Volunteer Awards from Points of Light Institute
Volunteer Recognition and Retention Worksheet from United Way of King County
Contact United Way of King County
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