National Volunteer Week, 2011

In simple terms

President Obama designates April 10-16, 2011 as National Volunteer Week, encouraging Americans to volunteer in service projects and make service part of their daily lives. The proclamation celebrates volunteer contributions and promotes www.Serve.gov as a resource for finding local projects.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 20215

Record & deadlines

Apr 7, 2011Signed
Signed by the President
Apr 12, 2011FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 20215
Federal Register PDF
Apr 16, 2011
National Volunteer Week ends
Apr 10, 2011
National Volunteer Week begins

Key directives

Proclaim April 10 through April 16, 2011 as National Volunteer Week
Call upon all Americans to observe this week by volunteering in service projects
Encourage Americans to pledge to make service a part of their daily lives
Encourage Americans to visit www.Serve.gov to find local projects

What to expect

Immediate

National Volunteer Week designated for April 10-16, 2011

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Proclamation contains no binding mandates or funding allocations; promotional language for existing programs