Events

On April 16 at Salute to Volunteers Night, the Seattle Mariners recognized honorees of the 2018 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards during a pre-game on-field ceremony where the youngest honoree, nine year old Jayden Nelson threw the ceremonial first pitch. Watch the ceremony video.

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Serve Washington on Friday will host a celebration for hundreds of local AmeriCorps members as they commit to a year’s service in communities throughout Washington. Serving at more than 900 locations throughout the state, AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor children, support veterans and military families, provide health services, restore the environment, respond to disasters, increase economic opportunity, and recruit and manage volunteers.

Gov. Jay Inslee proclaims March 4-11, 2017 as AmeriCorps Week in Washington and encourages all people in our state to join him in this special observance.  

AmeriCorps Week, March 4-11, 2017, is a time to salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their service, thank AmeriCorps community partners, and communicate AmeriCorps impact on communities and on the lives of those who serve.

Do you know an outstanding volunteer - someone who devotes incredible energy to making your community and our state a better place to live? How about a national service member whose volunteer service goes above and beyond the requirements of the designated program? What about a well-run program at an organization, business or corporation that supports volunteerism? If so, you can help them get the recognition they deserve.