National Days of Service
National Days of Service are regularly schedules service days that take place in communities across the county. These days are wonderful opportunities to get a group of family of friends together for a good cause. These days usually have a focus and the goal that volunteers will learn something about the focus of the day. HandsOn actively participates in 10 National Days of Service.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Focus: Social Justice
When:The 3rd Monday in January
Cesar Chavez Day
Focus: Rights of Farmworkers
When: March 31st
National Volunteer Week
Focus: Thank You Volunteers!
When: The 3rd week in April
Global Youth Services Day
Focus: Youth Changing the World through Volunteerism
When: The 4th weekend in April
September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance
Focus: Remembering those lost on September 11th
When: September 11th
National Family Volunteer Day
Foucs: Families volunteering together
When:The Saturday before Thanksgiving
Volunteers
Community Spotlight
September
September 1-June 1, 2011
Get a jump on the school year! Become a SMART Site Coordinator ACT NOW!
September 2
Help Family Building Blocks prepare Winema Place for the children’s arrival on September 7th. ACT NOW!
September 11
Help the Salem Alliance launch the Broadway Commons. ACT NOW!
September 11
Garten Services Picnic at Riverfront. ACT NOW!
September 18
Serving Our Veteran’s At Home. ACT NOW!
Ongoing
Help the Keizer Boys and Girls Club plan their family events! ACT NOW!
Ongoing
Garden and teach gardening at local prisons with Lettuce Grow ACT NOW!
Ongoing
Raise puppies for the Joys of Living Assistance Dogs ACT NOW!
Project Calendar
Tons of 2 to 4 hour family friendly projects all across the land! ACT NOW!
Service To Go!
Bring the service with you, be the difference everywhere. ACT NOW!
