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Proclamation 10553

National Volunteer Week, 2023

President Biden proclaimed April 16-22, 2023 as National Volunteer Week, honoring American volunteers and encouraging service through AmeriCorps and Peace Corps. The proclamation highlights volunteer contributions, notes the 30th anniversary of AmeriCorps, references budget requests for increased AmeriCorps living allowances and Peace Corps funding, and mentions the United We Stand Summit and A Nation of Bridgebuilders initiative.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 24325

Impact dates

  1. National Volunteer Week ends

  2. National Volunteer Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 16 through April 22, 2023 as National Volunteer Week
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this week by volunteering in service projects
  • Call upon Americans to pledge to make service a part of their daily lives

Timeline

Immediate

  • National Volunteer Week designation for April 16-22, 2023

Near term (90d)

  • A Nation of Bridgebuilders initiative to host over 1,000 service events in more than 300 communities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10553: National Volunteer Week, 2023 · Executive Orders