On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed April 20-26 as National Volunteer Week, celebrating the millions of Americans who strengthen communities through selfless service. Highlighting volunteers’ work in soup kitchens, shelters, schools, hospitals, and religious organizations, Trump praised their kindness and compassion as embodying the American spirit. The proclamation honors these role models for inspiring others and uplifting those in need, reinforcing the nation’s resilience. Trump called on all Americans to participate in service projects during the week and to make volunteering a daily commitment, recognizing volunteers as vital to the nation’s greatness and community vitality.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK, 2025
Proclamations
April 23, 2025
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Every day, countless volunteers strengthen and enrich communities across the country through their selfless service. This National Volunteer Week, we offer our gratitude to every individual who generously volunteers their time, talent, and resources to influence and impact the lives of their neighbors, their communities, and the Nation as a whole.
Volunteerism is central to the American way of life, exemplifying the spirit that makes America great. In soup kitchens, shelters, schools, hospitals, and religious organizations across the country, volunteers encompass a spirit of kindness and compassion to help those in need. These exemplary citizens are role models for their communities and inspire us all with their commitment to selfless service.
During National Volunteer Week, we pay tribute to every American who gives their time and talents in service to our Nation. We celebrate their selfless spirit — the driving force that inspires them to uplift others and serve a purpose greater than their own. In times of need, the American people emerge stronger than ever.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 20 through April 26, 2025, as National Volunteer Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week by volunteering in service projects across our country and pledging to make service a part of their daily lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-third day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.
Donald J. Trump
Sources: WH.gov, MidtiwnTribune.com
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