The Points of Light Institute kicks off National Volunteer Week 2009 “Celebrating People in Action,” which presents an opportunity for individuals, families, nonprofit organizations and government entities alike to celebrate the ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things through service.
The theme for National Volunteer Week, commemorated April 19-25, is “Celebrating People in Action.” The theme captures the meaning behind this signature week – honoring the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities: those who give unselfishly to make this world just a little better place in which to live.
This week remember the wonderful volunteers whose dedicated efforts help to make life just a little easier for so many people.
As a woman who has done various types of volunteer work (at a neighborhood community center, as a docent at the zoo, as a teacher of English to adults who could not read and write), I am very proud of the work I have done as a volunteer.
Not only has my volunteering given enrichment to the lives I have touched, it has also given me much joy. Those whom volunteers help are not the only ones who benefit from such endeavors—-those of us who volunteer our time receive benefits as well—benefits that last us a lifetime.
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“Points of Light Institute was created by the merger of the Points of Light Foundation and Hands On Network in August 2007. The result is a powerful, integrated national organization with a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. Our vision is that one day every person will discover their power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant democracies around the world. To realize this vision, Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share a mission to equip, mobilize and inspire people to take action that changes the world: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator.”
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