This week - April 10 -16, 2011 - is the 37th National Volunteer Week.
According to the Corporation for National and Community Service:
National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It's about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, in unison, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.
During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the profound impact of volunteers and encourage all Americans to discover their own power to make a difference. Every one of us has a role to play in making our communities and our country stronger.
People always talk about volunteering as if it is only about giving. They seldom talk about the benefits derived from volunteer work. Volunteering allows you to gain work experience in just about any field you can imagine. It is also a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, whether you are working at an animal shelter or for a political campaign. And even though it may be a huge help to the organization or group you are working for, it can also be incredibly fun.
So go volunteer and have some fun!
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