Recognizing service and volunteerism throughout Maryland
April is National Volunteer Month
Follow us on Twitter @MarylandGOSV as we celebrate volunteerism.
Recognize Volunteers!
Show your appreciation for the volunteers in your community! Send a request for Governor's Volunteer Certificatesto recognize your volunteers and nominate a volunteer who has made a significant contribution to your community for aGovernor's Service Award.
April 10 to 16 is National Volunteer Week. Share your volunteer story using #NVW2016 on Twitter. Make sure to tag @MarylandGOSV.
Celebrate volunteers in Maryland communitieson April 13at theHoward County Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony,
which ishosted by the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County. Also, on April 19, check outBravo!,
a celebration of servicehosted by United Way of Frederick County.
Global Youth Service Day, celebrated April 15 to 17, is dedicated to the contributions youth make every day throughout the world. Participate in activities hosted by the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Center.
April 22 is Earth Day. Contribute to protecting the environment by participating in one ofseveral eventsthrough the Montgomery County Volunteer Center.
Wrap up the month by joining the Baltimore Orioles and the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism in recognizing volunteers at Volunteer Appreciation Night at Camden Yards on April 28. Check with your local volunteer center for free tickets!
To find more volunteer opportunities, visit your localvolunteer center.
The Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism also funds opportunities for service in Maryland. Check out ourfunding opportunities pageand sign up for our funding opportunitynewslettersto learn more.
