    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10012 of April 17, 2020
    National Volunteer Week, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    Civic engagement and volunteer service strengthens the fabric of our
    Nation and reflects the true heart, spirit, and goodness of America.
    National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and honor the
    countless individuals who selflessly invest in the lives of others.
    These ordinary citizens make extraordinary contributions to individuals,
    families, neighborhoods, communities, and our Nation.
    Our national character is measured by the unity, compassion, and
    initiative shown by Americans who help others. Volunteers serving in
    community and charitable organizations, faith-based institutions, and
    nonprofits fulfill critical needs and challenges faced by people of all
    ages and backgrounds. In soup kitchens, shelters, schools, hospitals,
    religious organizations, and countless other venues, volunteers foster a
    spirit of kindness and goodwill in communities large and small
    throughout the United States. When friends, neighbors, and strangers
    unite for a common cause, it demonstrates that we have the power to
    change lives and improve our world.
    We have never needed the volunteerism of America more than we do today.
    The coronavirus poses an unprecedented risk to the health, wellbeing,
    and prosperity of our Nation. True to form, in the midst of these
    turbulent times, Americans are unifying with unprecedented
    compassion, courage, and strength, bringing help and hope to those who
    need it most. Countless Americans have found unique and innovative ways
    to spread joy and meet the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of
    others, despite the need to adhere to social distancing measures. Some
    are using technology to read stories to children and teach virtual
    classes; others are delivering necessities, such as groceries and
    medications, to seniors and others who are most at-risk from the virus.
    Non-profit organizations and companies are also mobilizing to provide
    equipment, supplies, resources, and necessities to people in need.
    Licensed healthcare professionals have stepped up as volunteers like
    never before for their fellow Americans to combat the coronavirus
    pandemic. If you have the ability to join their ranks, please visit
    www.FEMA.gov/coronavirus/how-to-help.
    Volunteering to donate blood is especially important right now.
    Currently, our country's blood and platelet supply is dangerously low,
    and many blood drives have been cancelled. This extreme shortage poses a
    severe threat for our Nation's injured and those battling serious
    illnesses. I urge healthy Americans who are able to help fix this by
    making an appointment to give blood at a local donation center. Blood
    donation centers have safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of
    infections, including the coronavirus. The power of this safe and simple
    act of service is immeasurable.
    This National Volunteer Week, we pay tribute to men and women of all
    ages who devote their time, talent, and resources to the greater good.
    These unsung heroes expand the capacity of countless organizations
    across our Nation and around the world. During this pivotal time of
    uncertainty and shared sacrifice, Melania and I are especially grate-

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    ful to all Americans who demonstrate love, compassion, mercy, and respect
    for humankind through volunteer service. Their actions enhance their own
    lives and the lives of those they serve, reflecting the best of America
    and the enduring principles that bind us together.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 19 through April
    25, 2020, as National Volunteer Week. I call upon all Americans to
    observe this week by volunteering in service projects across our country
    and pledging to make service a part of their daily lives.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of
    April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP