Spring has finally arrived (or at least is right around the corner!) At HandsOn Twin Cities spring means there are parks to clean, flowers to plant, walls to paint, yards to rake, weeds to pull and much, much more.
April 21-27: National Volunteer Week
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, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.
Sponsored by Points of Light, National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially each subsequent year, with literally thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled nationally throughout the week. With the fourth year anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, the creation of the Volunteer Generation Fund and the resonant call to serve from the President, this year will be even more energizing and inspiring.
Tell us your story! We love to hear about great volunteers and the organizations where they serve. If you know extraordinary volunteers, please tell us about them. We’ll be sharing inspiring stories of service and honoring outstanding volunteers on our social media channels throughout National Volunteer Week. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to hear about the amazing things happening in our community.
Special thanks to General Mills, who will engage over 400 employees in service at 15 locations and Best Buy, who will engage 100 employees at 3 locations throughout the metro to honor National Volunteer Week.
Join the YAB in Fighting Hunger on Global Youth Service Day!
As a part of “What Will You Bring to the Table,” generationOn’s national campaign to fight child hunger, the HandsOn Twin Cities Youth Advisory Board is organizing a series of projects around the issue of hunger.
The YAB welcomes you and your family to participate in their Hunger Walk-a-Thon aimed at raising money and awareness to alleviate hunger in the Twin Cities. The walk-a-thon and many family-friendly accompanying activities will take place on April 27, Global Youth Service Day, from 10am to 12pm at Coon Rapids High School. Come to walk, cheer on the walkers, participate in speed volunteering, learn about hunger issues, and have fun!
Look for more information at www.handsontwincities.org soon!
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