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National Volunteer Month is an extension to an already-established holiday-week, National Volunteer Week, first held in 1943 in Canada, dedicated to paying tribute to the unwavering contributions of women during World War II who would collect supplies and help wounded soldiers. It was in the early 20th century when organized volunteering reached its peak. Numerous groups opened up to escalate humanitarian services, many of which are still active today, such as the Red Cross.
Once the war was over, the celebrations were damped down but resurged in the early 1970s. National Volunteer Week debuted in 1974 in the United States and was revered by the general public. Since then, National Volunteer Week, later to become National Volunteer Month, has been celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm every April. It was made official worldwide in 1990.
Presidents of the United States throughout the years have proclaimed National Volunteer Week and Month, saluting the unparalleled services of volunteers who have given countless hours for the betterment of mankind, communities, and the American way of life.
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