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Proc 8500ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8500

National Volunteer Week, 2010

President Obama proclaimed April 18–24, 2010 as National Volunteer Week, calling on Americans to volunteer in service projects and make service part of their daily lives. The proclamation commemorates volunteerism, references the United We Serve initiative and the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, and directs Americans to Serve.gov for opportunities.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 20891

Impact dates

  1. National Volunteer Week ends

  2. National Volunteer Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 18 through April 24, 2010 as National Volunteer Week
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this week by volunteering in service projects
  • Call upon all Americans to pledge to make service a part of their daily lives

Timeline

Immediate

  • National Volunteer Week observed April 18-24, 2010

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8500: National Volunteer Week, 2010 · Executive Orders