Happy National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week is our time to say thank you to all of the incredible people in our community who volunteer

Maybe you are motivated by an issue: animal welfare, education, health, children, the environment, aging, arts and culture, or others.

Perhaps you have a specific skill or talent that you like to share: building, public relations, web 2.0, accounting, playing games, drawing or painting, writing, making videos, listening, reading, research, or fundraising (just to name a few).

Thank you for taking the time to find or to create a volunteer opportunity, based on addressing a specific social issue or based upon your skills or interests.

Thank you for becoming a volunteer and supporting local nonprofit and governmental agencies.

Thank you for stepping up to play an active role in our community.

Thank you for being a force for positive social change.

Thank you for all that you do to make a difference in Howard County, throughout our region and around the world.

And if you aren't volunteering yet, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved. You can check the key word search or calendar on the volunteer center's website (www.volunteerhoward.org) or register with the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County today to find volunteer opportunities related to your skills and interests! You'll be glad that you did.