| 词条 | National Volunteer Week |
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|holiday_name = National Volunteer Week |type = national |image = |imagesize = |caption = |official_name = |nickname = |observedby = United States |litcolor = |longtype = |significance = |begins = |ends = |date = |date2011 = April 10 - April 16 |date2012 = April 15 - April 21 |date2013 = April 21 - April 27 |date2014 = April 6 - April 13 |date2015 = April 12 - April 18 |date2016 = April 10 - April 16 |date2017 = April 23 - April 29 |date2018 = April 15 - April 21 |celebrations = |observances = |relatedto = }}National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration observed in many countries, to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism and volunteering. In the United States it is organized by the Points of Light foundation and in Canada by Volunteering Canada. It is held in those two countries in mid to late April. In New Zealand and Australia it is held in May. In the UK, it is held in the first week of June.[1] HistoryOriginIn Canada, National Volunteer Week was first conceived in 1943 as a way to celebrate the contribution made by women on the home front to the war effort. After World War II ended, National Volunteer Week declined in popularity until the 1960s when it revived and eventually began gaining popularity in the United States as well.[2] National Volunteer Week in the United States was first established via Presidential Proclamation 4288,[3] signed by Richard Nixon in 1974. Former President George H. W. Bush showed his support of American Volunteering in his 1991 State of the Union Address, commending "a volunteer's generous gesture", and calling it "an idea that is simply right."[4] EventsA National Volunteer Week new proclamation has been issued by the American President each year since the holiday's inception.[5] The manner of celebration for national volunteer week varies, but many organizations host special events to help engage their local communities in volunteering and make them aware of opportunities that are available year round.[6] During this week, news media feature volunteer activities in news reports.[7][8] AwardsIn Canada the government has created the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards (PMVA), which recognizes and encourages volunteers across the nation.[9] These are awarded each year during National Volunteer Week. Provincial awards are also presented to youth volunteers.[10] In the United States, the President's Volunteer Service Award is presented each year during National Volunteer week by various organizations to their members who have completed 500+ hours of volunteer service for adults. Young adults may earn the award with 250 hours of service while children may earn it with 100 hours.[11] The Daily Point of Light Award is awarded each weekday through Points of Light to recognize a person contributing to their community.[12] This award is publicized during both National Volunteer Week and during the Points of Light Tribute Awards which are held annually. Benefits of volunteeringBesides the benefits to society, scientific studies have shown that individuals who volunteer enjoy psychological and physical benefits,[13] including increased satisfaction, improved sense of belonging, lower blood pressure, increased protection from Alzheimer's, and decreased mortality.[14] It is estimated that in Canada 13 million people, or half the adult population, volunteer some of their time.[15] Volunteer work can also be used to leverage valuable experiences where work experience is lacking, or to build on an area of interest and expertise when writing a resume for work or applying to schools. [16] [17] Selecting a volunteer position should be handled with careful thought as to your personal interests, areas of community you wish to impact, and to what end. Having clear goals for your time and service will better inform the value of your volunteer efforts as it relates to your personal goals and interests. [18] Benefits of volunteer work are enjoyed by the community effected, but also by the volunteers themselves, in knowing that they contributed to the betterment of society in some way. [19] References1. ^{{cite web|title=National Volunteer Week|url=http://www.pointsoflight.org/signature-events/national-volunteer-week|publisher=Points of Light|accessdate=28 November 2012}} 2. ^{{cite web|title=Canadian National Volunteer Week|url=http://nationalvolunteerweek.ca/about-national-volunteer-week/|publisher=Volunteer Canada|accessdate=3 December 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126033904/http://nationalvolunteerweek.ca/about-national-volunteer-week/|archivedate=26 January 2012|df=}} 3. ^{{cite web|last=Nixon|first=Richard|title=Presidential Proclamation 4288|url=http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=77158&st=volunteer&st1=week|publisher=The American Presidency Project|accessdate=28 November 2012}} 4. ^{{cite speech |title=State of the Union Address |first=George |last=Bush |event=State of the Union |location=Washington, D.C. |date=January 29, 1991 |url=http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=19253 |accessdate=December 3, 2012}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=National Volunteer Week Challenge|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/17/national-volunteer-week-photos_n_1429627.html|publisher=Huffington Post|accessdate=3 December 2012}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=National Volunteer Week Resource Guide|url=http://www.handsonnetwork.org/nationalprograms/signatureevents/nvw|publisher=Points of Light|accessdate=28 November 2012}} 7. ^"Marking National Volunteer Week". Global News. 8. ^"National Volunteer Week "- CTV Kitchener - CTV News 9. ^"Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on National Volunteer Week" 10. ^"A Regent Park Advcocate Given Ontario's Highest Youth Honour". Huffington Post. 11. ^The President's Volunteer Service Award 12. ^{{cite web|title=The Daily Point of Light Award|url=http://www.pointsoflight.org/programs/recognition/dpol|accessdate=30 November 2012}} 13. ^{{cite web|title=Benefits of Volunteering|url=http://www.unitedway.org/take-action/benefits-of-volunteering|publisher=United Way|accessdate=3 December 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104105008/http://www.unitedway.org/take-action/benefits-of-volunteering|archivedate=4 January 2013|df=}} 14. ^{{cite journal|last=Piliavin|first=Jane|author2=Erica Siegl |title=Health Benefits of Volunteering in the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study|journal=Journal of Health and Social Behavior| date=December 2007 |volume=48|issue=4|pages=450–464|doi=10.1177/002214650704800408|pmid=18198690}} 15. ^{{cite news|title=During National Volunteer Week we celebrate 13 million Canadians who care.|url=https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2012/04/17/during_national_volunteer_week_we_celebrate_13_million_canadians_who_care.html|accessdate=7 January 2015|publisher=Toronto Star|date=17 April 2012}} 16. ^Wendleton, K., & Gonska, M. (1999). Building a great résumé. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press. 17. ^ Berger, L. (2012). All work, no pay: finding an internship, building your resume, making connections, and gaining job experience. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. 18. ^ Kay, K., & Kay, T. (2013). You make the difference through: enjoyable & valuable volunteering. Sweden: Tim Kay, University of Life. 19. ^ Ehrenberg, J. (2017). Civil society: the critical history of an idea. New York: New York University Press. External links
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