Volunteers’ Week: 1-7 June
National Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration observed in many countries on different dates. In the UK, it takes place in the first week of June. Let’s discuss the significance of Volunteers’ Week in the UK, along with how it’s celebrated in the country.
What Is Volunteers’ Week?
Almost all nonprofits, from large charities to small organizations, observe Volunteers’ week. On this day, they run several activities to demonstrate and celebrate the importance of volunteering and its contribution to overall community development.
Just like 2020, the year 2021 has been difficult for everyone in the world due to the everlasting wrath of the pandemic. In these hard times, volunteers across the world have played a vital role in pandemic response.
Hence, this year’s Volunteers’ Week is going to be special for all charity organizations and nonprofits.
Seven Days of the Volunteers’ Week
Each day in the Volunteers’ Week has a unique theme that addresses key global issues and increases awareness. Here’s what each day will signify in this year’s Volunteer Week.
June 1: Volunteers’ Week Launch
This day will mark the launch of the 37th Volunteers’ Week in the UK. The focus of this day will be to recognize the impact of volunteering and plan to support and grow it in the future.
June 2: Power of Youth Day
Power of Youth Day identifies and celebrates the contributions of children and young people to society. This year, the focus will be on how the younger generation has bounced back in these hard times.
June 3: Employer Supported and Skilled Volunteering Day
This day aims at recognizing the community impact of contributions by skilled and employer-supported volunteers around the UK.
June 4: Home Nation’s Day
On Home Nation’s Day, national bodies and communities celebrate themes relevant to their local communities.
June 5: Environment and Conservation Day
Environment and Conservation Day coincides with World Environment Day and focuses on the protection and conservation of the environment. On this day, nonprofits and charity organizations who have contributed to the environment are also celebrated.
June 6: The Big Lunch
The Big Lunch is a grand celebration to recognize the impact of volunteers on the community. Various organizations host lunches and invite community connections and fellow volunteers to celebrate and enjoy the day.
June 7: Volunteers’ Week Close
The final day is all about thanking all the volunteers and nonprofits who’re working towards building a better world.
Volunteers’ Week in Other Countries
Apart from the UK, Canada, the USA, New Zealand, and Australia, observe National Volunteer Week. The week is observed in mid to late April in Canada and the US and in May in Australia and New Zealand.
Final Thoughts
Volunteering has had a significant impact in various socioeconomic areas. Many people in the world are disadvantaged and don’t have access to basic necessities like food, water, and education.
Volunteering is aimed at helping these backward communities and providing them with the resources they need. Volunteering makes the world a better place.
During this Volunteers’ Week, you too can volunteer your time to help others.
