How Can You Observe National Volunteer Week?

National Volunteer Week was celebrated from April 16-22, 2023. It features inspiring people who are making an impact on our communities and our world. The celebration was established in 1974 and gives those of us in the non-profit world an opportunity to say thank you while challenging each of us to look for ways to continue to be active in our communities.

How can you observe National Volunteer Week?

1. Get involved: look around your community to see how you can lend support
2. Spread the word: Already volunteer? Share your story with others around you and on social media
3. Say thank you: Let those who volunteer know how appreciated they are and the importance of their work

Volunteer Stats according to data collected by AmeriCorps:

• An estimated 23.2 of Americans (60.7 million people) volunteered “formally” (through an organization) between September 2022-2021
• These volunteers served an estimated 4.1 billion hours which has an economic value of $122.9 billion.
• More females volunteer formally: 25.3% to 21% (male)
• Those in the age group 45-54 have the highest rate of service at 27%