National Volunteer Week: April 21-27, 2024

National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration of the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. This special week highlights the impact of volunteer efforts in strengthening communities and enriching lives.

About National Volunteer Week

The inaugural Volunteer Week was observed in Canada in 1943, honoring the significant role of women during World War II. The United States adopted this tradition in 1974 when President Richard Nixon issued an executive order to establish National Volunteer Week. Since then, the observance has gained international recognition, with numerous countries participating in a growing array of volunteer activities and events each year.

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National Volunteer Week: Family Math Night at James Rushton Center

Monday, April 22nd – Tuesday, April 23rd (Multiple Shifts)

Join the staff at James Rushton Early Learning Center to help with Family Math Night! Monday volunteers will put together games and packets. Volunteers will help run math stations at the event on Tuesday.

National Volunteer Week: Gate City Litter Clean Up

Saturday, Aprill 27th, 10 a.m. to 12 noon (CT)

Black Warrior Riverkeeper is teaming up with Oak Tree Ministries to clean up part of our watershed!

National Volunteer Week: Moss Rock Preserve

Saturday, April 27th, 1 to 4 p.m. (CT)

Volunteers will assist the Friends of Moss Rock Preserve with exotic and invasive plant removal on rare plant habitats in Moss Rock Preserve.  All ages are welcome so long as children are supervised by parents. Tools and work gloves provided.

Meals on Wheels Kitchen Volunteers

Thursday, Apr 11th – Tuesday, April 30th (Multiple Shifts)

Meals on Wheels serves homebound seniors, age 60 and older, who live in Jefferson County. The program offers two types of home-delivered meals – hot meals delivered daily (Monday through Friday) and frozen meals delivered once weekly. Volunteers are needed daily in the mornings to assist with meal prep in the Meals on Wheels kitchen.

BMA: Heroes and Villains Special Exhibit Volunteers

Thursday,  April 11th – Sunday, Aug 18th (Multiple Shifts)

The Birmingham Museum of Art is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Heroes and Villains: the Art of the Disney Costume.

Grace Klein Community

Wednesday, April 10th – Thursday, August 8th (Multiple Shifts)

Grace Klein Community is seeking individuals or groups that would like to help distribute boxes of food at one of the drive-through food distribution sites. Volunteers will be able to work on tasks that may include loading/unloading boxes of food, organizing and sorting food into boxes, collecting contact information and/or praying with food box recipients.

Dining Out for Life Ambassadors

Thursday, April 25th, 2024 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm

Have fun, give back, and help AIDS Alabama all at the same time! Become a Dining Out For Life® Ambassador and fill your favorite restaurant with friends, family, and coworkers, while helping AIDS Alabama raise needed funds for our HIV services and programs.