National Volunteer Week

2012 National Volunteer Week is April 15 – 21. What a great time to acknowledge and honor the individuals who give so much of their time, energy and hearts to our community.

According to most sources, Richard Nixon, was the first president of the United States to sign a proclamation (on April 20, 1974) establishing National Volunteer Week. Calling “the spirit of voluntarism one of the hallmarks of American life,” Nixon designated the week of April 21 be observed by “seeking out an area in their community in which they can give to a needy individual or a worthy cause by devoting a few hours, or more, each week to volunteer service.”  He also called on communities to recognize volunteers with “special ceremonies.”  [Proclamation 4288 – The American Presidency Project]

One of the benefits offered at The Applied Companies is the ability to give back to the community through our paid volunteerism policy. An option offered to our employees during National Volunteer Week is helping our partner in education, Risley Elementary School. Our staff will be manning computers to help with spring registration.

Would you like to showcase your company or organization’s volunteer efforts during National Volunteer Week?Nevada Volunteers will post your stories, comments (a short sentence or two) and photos to their blog and Facebook/Twitter audiences. Contact Lindsay Bridges at Lindsay@NevadaVolunteers.org for more information.

Written by Susan Fix, The Applied Companies Community Liaison Partner. Fix has worked 15 years in staffing services performing outside sales, recruiting, permanent and temporary placement coordination, career counseling, customer service and social media/business.