Call to action: Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is April 18 - 24
It's that time of year again: time to honor the volunteers who have helped your organization be its best. Whether they've donated an hour, a day, or have made a long-term commitment, National Volunteer Week is the time to say thank you.

Take a moment to think about the ways you can show volunteers your appreciation. Remember, even a simple gesture such as a handmade card or a pizza party can go a long way. Over at HandsOn Network , organizations can nominate volunteers for a number of awards that honor outstanding commitment to making a difference. You can also download the National Volunteer Week Toolkit [pdf] for ideas and guidelines for promoting the week to your community and the media.

But beyond saying thank you to current volunteers, National Volunteer Week is also a time for your organization to build lasting relationships with new volunteers. Across the nation, people from all backgrounds, beliefs, and skill levels will be looking for the volunteer opportunity that is right for them.

To help them find a great place to volunteer during National Volunteer Week, VolunteerMatch is creating a webpage that will feature a volunteer opportunity feed specific to the week.