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Proc 8649ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8649

National Volunteer Week, 2011

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

Impact dates

  1. National Volunteer Week ends

  2. 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

Timeline

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
Proclamation 8649: National Volunteer Week, 2011 · Executive Orders