b'VAST NEWSNATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEKBy Patty CompanikIn the U.S., the month of April is regarded as National Volunteer Month.National Volunteer Week is celebrated annually during the third week of April and this year it will be observed from April 21 to 27. National Volunteer Week raises awareness about the need to beef up volunteer efforts and preaches the gratifying sense of fulfillment derived through acts of volunteerism.This week-long celebration is about placing a spotlight on inspiring figures whose invaluable contributions through volunteering are bettering theHOW DO YOU OBSERVEyour support. Reach out to your local community and our world in general.NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK?snowmobile club and offer to help This significant celebration, whichin whatever capacity you can. The was established in 1974, provides therange of volunteer needs is wide, perfect opportunity to say thank you.Get Involved from trail work to groomer operator, It also challenges us to do better andDo more than applaud. Let yourbridge construction, web design, look for ways to be active participants,impact be felt. One look around yourcommunications, events (coordinate, joining hands to impact our localclub community, and you will findparticipate, donate), to becoming an communities and calling for morevarious ways in which you can lendofficer if you have the ability and time support. to. Spread The WordVolunteers are often overworked, so theres always a need for more people. Be a part of the movement to call on more volunteers by using your social media handles to send the message out.VAST volunteers are some of the hardest and most dedicated volunteers out there. They give and give and give. Spread the word. There is always a need for more people to be involved!Say Thank YouAppreciating volunteers goes a long way to making them feel good about their impact and driving them to do more. You could do personalized gifts, host an appreciation gala, write a note, email or thank them in person.I cant count how many times Ive heard a groomer operator say they met some folks while out grooming and they came up to them and said, Thank You for all you do. It means a lot to these volunteers, more than most probably realize.2 | Snowmobile VERMONT'