National Days
of Service
CLEC AmeriCorps members are encouraged (but not required) to participate in national days of service with a specific focus on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance.
National Days of Service present members with a special opportunity to address unmet community needs, collaborate with other AmeriCorps programs, build member morale and teamwork, promote volunteerism and service in local communities, and highlight the difference AmeriCorps members make across the nation.
What Counts as a National Day of Service?
AmeriCorps members may choose to participate in any of the following days for their National Day of Service.
There is no limit to the number a member may participate in as long as they receive prior approval from their supervisors.
We will send updates about National Days of Service in our monthly newsletters. If you have any questions, please reach out to the AmeriCorps Member Engagement Coordinator, Emma Magnuson, at magnuse3@wwu.edu.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - Third Monday in January
Random Acts of Kindness Day - February 17
AmeriCorps Week - Second Full Week of March
Cesar Chavez Day - March 31
National Volunteer Week - Third Full Week of April
Earth Day - April 22
9/11 Remembrance Day - September 11
Make a Difference Day - Fourth Saturday in October
Family Volunteer Day - Third Thursday in November
Giving Tuesday - Tuesday after Thanksgiving