Statement

This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the thousands of Americans who give their time, resources, and talents to help others across our great Nation. Through their devotion, they forge a brighter future for those in need and strengthen the unity of our Republic.

For 250 years, the spirit of volunteerism has been woven into the story of America. Throughout every generation, Americans have stepped forward to help others, turning the abundance of our Nation into hope and strength for all who need it most. It is the generous spirit of volunteerism that fills the halls of soup kitchens before dawn, stocks the shelves of food banks in cities across our land, provides shelter to the weary, and redeems the broken in houses of worship from coast to coast.

In the aftermath of natural disasters, in communities where families struggle with necessities, at the bedsides of the sick, and in classrooms across our Nation, volunteers continue to share the enormous bounty God has bestowed upon our country and represent the very best of the American character. Every act of kindness, large or small, reflects the goodness of the American people.

As we celebrate the contributions of countless volunteers this week, we rededicate ourselves to the noble tradition of volunteerism and recommit to building a Nation where every citizen is inspired and able to share their generosity as Americans have done for 250 years and will continue to do for many more centuries to come.