Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 19-25, 2026

April 19, 2026 - April 25, 2026        

National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, 2026 is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world.

Each year, we shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve, recognizing and thanking volunteers who lend their time, talent, and voice to make a difference in their communities. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) could not be its best without the volunteers who help carry out the mission of advocating for long-term care residents.

Thank your volunteers and recognize their work publicly by sending NORC brief messages of appreciation for their dedicated advocacy (e.g., examples of their advocacy, years of service, photos). We will highlight the submissions on social media. Email your submissions to ombudcenter@theconsumervoice.org.

Learn more on the Points of Light website.