National Volunteer Week was created in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration of volunteering, Every year since that time, each U.S. president, along with many governors, mayors and other elected officials, has signed a proclamation promoting National Volunteer Week.

A service of the Points of Light & Hands On Network and sponsored by Target; this year’s theme is “Volunteer to Change the World.” National Volunteer Week reflects the power that volunteers have to “inspire by example.” Volunteers both encourage those they help and motivate others to serve. The Chickasaw Foundation would like to say thank you to our many volunteers at our events throughout the year. We couldn’t have done it without you.