Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19, 2010
Purpose: To help keep Dr. King's legacy of service to others alive.
Link: www.mlkday.org
Cesar Chavez Day of Service & Learning
March 31, 2009
Purpose: To honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez by getting involved in the community.
Link: www.chavezfoundation.org/cesarchavez-day.html
Global Youth Service Day
April 24-26, 2009
Purpose: To empower young people.
Link: www.ysa.org/nysd/ or www.servenet.org
National Volunteer Week
April 19-25, 2009
Purpose: To recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers.
Link: www.pointsoflight.org/programs/seasons/nvw
Join Hands Day
May 2, 2009
Purpose: Youth and Adults Volunteering Together!
Link: www.joinhandsday.org
Patriot Day
September 11th
Purpose: To honor 9/11 victims through day of service, charity and compassion.
Link: www.myGoodDeed.org
Kids Care Week
October 2009
Purpose: To recognize the power of kids to reach out and help others.
Link: www.kidscare.org
Make a Difference Day
October 24, 2009
Purpose: To inspire and reward volunteers.
Link: www.makeadifferenceday.com
World's Largest Thanksgiving Dinner
November 2009
Purpose: Thousands of simultaneous, student-run, school-based Thanksgiving dinners for those in need.
Link: www.goallstars.org
National Family Volunteer Day
November 2009
Purpose: To call families across America to work together.
Link: www.pointsoflight.org/programs/seasons/nfvd
International Volunteer Day
December 2009
Purpose: To foster international volunteerism
Link: www.worldvolunteerweb.org/int-l-volunteer-day.html
