2009 Seasons of Service Dates
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19, 2009
Purpose: To help keep Dr. King's legacy of service to others alive in communities across the country
Sponsors: Corporation for National and Community Service
Points of Light Foundation
April 25-27, 2009
Purpose: To empower young people, highlighting their communities and mobilizing their energy, commitment, and idealism through sustainable service
Sponsors: Youth Service America, National Youth Leadership Council, Parade Magazine
National Volunteer Week
April 19-25, 2009
Purpose: To recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers at the local, state and national levels
Sponsors: Points of Light Foundation
May 2, 2009
Purpose: To bring young people together with adults to create new and better relationship by working as a team within their own neighborhoods
Sponsors: America's Fraternal Benefit Societies and the Points of Light Foundation
May 10-17, 2009
AmeriCorps Week is a recruitment and recognition event designed to bring more Americans into service, salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their powerful impact, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible. It provides an opportunity for AmeriCorps members, alums, grantees, program partners, and friends to shine a spotlight on the work done by members in communities across the country—and to motivate more Americans to join AmeriCorps or volunteer in their communities.
Sponsors: Corporation for National and Community Service
October 24, 2009
Purpose: To inspire and reward volunteers. Everyone who helps others on this day and submits an entry form is eligible for a national or local award and for a cash donation to a charitable cause.
Sponsors: USA Weekend Magazine and Points of Light Foundation
November 22, 2009
Purpose: To call families across America to work together in volunteer service to strengthen their families, communities, local businesses, and non-profit organizations
Sponsors: Points of Light Foundation