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National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration observed in many countries, to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism and volunteering. In the United States, it is organized by the Points of Light foundation, and in Canada by Volunteering Canada. It is held in those two countries in mid to late April. In New Zealand and Australia, it is held in May. In the UK, it is held in the first week of June.[1]

National Volunteer Week
Observed byUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand

History edit

Origin edit

In Canada, National Volunteer Week was first conceived in 1943 as a way to celebrate the contribution made by women on the home front to the war effort. After World War II ended, National Volunteer Week declined in popularity until the 1960s when it revived and eventually began gaining popularity in the United States as well.[2]

National Volunteer Week in the United States was first established via Presidential Proclamation 4288,[3] signed by Richard Nixon in 1974.

Former President George H. W. Bush showed his support of American Volunteering in his 1991 State of the Union Address, commending "a volunteer's generous gesture", and calling it "an idea that is simply right."[4]

Events edit

A National Volunteer Week new proclamation has been issued by the American President each year since the holiday's inception.[5]

The manner of celebration for national volunteer week varies, but many organizations host special events to help engage their local communities in volunteering and make them aware of opportunities that are available year-round.[6]

During this week, news media feature volunteer activities in news reports.[7][8]

Awards edit

In Canada the government has created the Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards, which recognizes and encourages volunteers across the nation.[9] These are awarded each year during National Volunteer Week. Provincial awards are also presented to youth volunteers.[10]

In the United States, the President's Volunteer Service Award is presented each year during National Volunteer week by various organizations to their members who have completed 500+ hours of volunteer service for adults. Young adults may earn the award with 250 hours of service while children may earn it with 100 hours.[11]

The Daily Point of Light Award is awarded each weekday through Points of Light to recognize a person contributing to their community.[12] This award is publicized during both National Volunteer Week and during the Points of Light Tribute Awards, which are held annually.

Benefits of volunteering edit

Besides the benefits to society, scientific studies have shown that individuals who volunteer enjoy psychological and physical benefits,[13] including increased satisfaction, improved sense of belonging, lower blood pressure, increased protection from Alzheimer's, and decreased mortality.[14]

It is estimated that in Canada 13 million people, or half the adult population, volunteer some of their time.[15]

Volunteer work can also be used to leverage valuable experiences where work experience is lacking, or to build on an area of interest and expertise when writing a resume for work or applying to schools.[16][17]

Benefits of volunteer work are enjoyed by the community effected, but also by the volunteers themselves, in knowing that they contributed to the betterment of society in some way.[18]

References edit

  1. ^ "National Volunteer Week". Points of Light. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  2. ^ . Volunteer Canada. Archived from the original on 26 January 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  3. ^ Nixon, Richard. "Presidential Proclamation 4288". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  4. ^ Bush, George (January 29, 1991). State of the Union Address (Speech). State of the Union. Washington, D.C. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  5. ^ "National Volunteer Week Challenge". Huffington Post. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  6. ^ "National Volunteer Week Resource Guide". Points of Light. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Marking National Volunteer Week". Global News.
  8. ^ "National Volunteer Week "- CTV Kitchener - CTV News
  9. ^ "Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on National Volunteer Week"
  10. ^ "A Regent Park Advcocate Given Ontario's Highest Youth Honour". Huffington Post.
  11. ^ The President's Volunteer Service Award
  12. ^ "The Daily Point of Light Award". Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  13. ^ . United Way. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  14. ^ Piliavin, Jane; Erica Siegl (December 2007). "Health Benefits of Volunteering in the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study". Journal of Health and Social Behavior. 48 (4): 450–464. doi:10.1177/002214650704800408. PMID 18198690. S2CID 24941038.
  15. ^ "During National Volunteer Week we celebrate 13 million Canadians who care". Toronto Star. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  16. ^ Wendleton, K., & Gonska, M. (1999). Building a great résumé. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press.
  17. ^ Berger, L. (2012). All work, no pay: finding an internship, building your resume, making connections, and gaining job experience. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.
  18. ^ Ehrenberg, J. (2017). Civil society: the critical history of an idea. New York: New York University Press.

External links edit

  • Points of Light
  • Daily Point of Light Award

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National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration observed in many countries to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism and volunteering In the United States it is organized by the Points of Light foundation and in Canada by Volunteering Canada It is held in those two countries in mid to late April In New Zealand and Australia it is held in May In the UK it is held in the first week of June 1 National Volunteer WeekObserved byUnited States Canada United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Contents 1 History 1 1 Origin 2 Events 3 Awards 4 Benefits of volunteering 5 References 6 External linksHistory editOrigin edit In Canada National Volunteer Week was first conceived in 1943 as a way to celebrate the contribution made by women on the home front to the war effort After World War II ended National Volunteer Week declined in popularity until the 1960s when it revived and eventually began gaining popularity in the United States as well 2 National Volunteer Week in the United States was first established via Presidential Proclamation 4288 3 signed by Richard Nixon in 1974 Former President George H W Bush showed his support of American Volunteering in his 1991 State of the Union Address commending a volunteer s generous gesture and calling it an idea that is simply right 4 Events editA National Volunteer Week new proclamation has been issued by the American President each year since the holiday s inception 5 The manner of celebration for national volunteer week varies but many organizations host special events to help engage their local communities in volunteering and make them aware of opportunities that are available year round 6 During this week news media feature volunteer activities in news reports 7 8 Awards editIn Canada the government has created the Prime Minister s Volunteer Awards which recognizes and encourages volunteers across the nation 9 These are awarded each year during National Volunteer Week Provincial awards are also presented to youth volunteers 10 In the United States the President s Volunteer Service Award is presented each year during National Volunteer week by various organizations to their members who have completed 500 hours of volunteer service for adults Young adults may earn the award with 250 hours of service while children may earn it with 100 hours 11 The Daily Point of Light Award is awarded each weekday through Points of Light to recognize a person contributing to their community 12 This award is publicized during both National Volunteer Week and during the Points of Light Tribute Awards which are held annually Benefits of volunteering editBesides the benefits to society scientific studies have shown that individuals who volunteer enjoy psychological and physical benefits 13 including increased satisfaction improved sense of belonging lower blood pressure increased protection from Alzheimer s and decreased mortality 14 It is estimated that in Canada 13 million people or half the adult population volunteer some of their time 15 Volunteer work can also be used to leverage valuable experiences where work experience is lacking or to build on an area of interest and expertise when writing a resume for work or applying to schools 16 17 Benefits of volunteer work are enjoyed by the community effected but also by the volunteers themselves in knowing that they contributed to the betterment of society in some way 18 References edit National Volunteer Week Points of Light Retrieved 28 November 2012 Canadian National Volunteer Week Volunteer Canada Archived from the original on 26 January 2012 Retrieved 3 December 2012 Nixon Richard Presidential Proclamation 4288 The American Presidency Project Retrieved 28 November 2012 Bush George January 29 1991 State of the Union Address Speech State of the Union Washington D C Retrieved December 3 2012 National Volunteer Week Challenge Huffington Post 17 April 2012 Retrieved 3 December 2012 National Volunteer Week Resource Guide Points of Light Retrieved 28 November 2012 Marking National Volunteer Week Global News National Volunteer Week CTV Kitchener CTV News Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on National Volunteer Week A Regent Park Advcocate Given Ontario s Highest Youth Honour Huffington Post The President s Volunteer Service Award The Daily Point of Light Award Retrieved 30 November 2012 Benefits of Volunteering United Way Archived from the original on 4 January 2013 Retrieved 3 December 2012 Piliavin Jane Erica Siegl December 2007 Health Benefits of Volunteering in the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study Journal of Health and Social Behavior 48 4 450 464 doi 10 1177 002214650704800408 PMID 18198690 S2CID 24941038 During National Volunteer Week we celebrate 13 million Canadians who care Toronto Star 17 April 2012 Retrieved 7 January 2015 Wendleton K amp Gonska M 1999 Building a great resume Franklin Lakes NJ Career Press Berger L 2012 All work no pay finding an internship building your resume making connections and gaining job experience Berkeley CA Ten Speed Press Ehrenberg J 2017 Civil society the critical history of an idea New York New York University Press External links editPoints of Light Daily Point of Light Award Hands On Network Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title National Volunteer Week amp oldid 1066918299, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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