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Proc 8960ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8960

National Volunteer Week, 2013

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 21-27, 2013 as National Volunteer Week, calling on Americans to volunteer and make service part of their daily lives. It highlights existing volunteer programs and recent service responses to tragedies but creates no new mandates or funding mechanisms.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 24321

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 78 FR 24321

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Volunteer Week ends

  4. National Volunteer Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 21 through April 27, 2013 as National Volunteer Week
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this week by volunteering in service projects and pledging to make service part of their daily lives

What to expect

Immediate

  • National Volunteer Week designated as April 21-27, 2013

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period for volunteer activities during designated week

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8960: National Volunteer Week, 2013 · Executive Orders