National Service Recognition Day Project Ideas

All types of events are encouraged, however the your event should focus on the following goals:

• Highlight how county officials and mayors use national service to solve their local challenges.
• Thank national service members for their commitment and impact
• Build public awareness about the value and impact of national service to the nation’s cities and counties
• Highlight the role that national service plays in managing volunteers to focus and amplify their impact
• Provide opportunities for county officials and mayors to communicate about the impact of national service to national policymakers
• Generate press coverage and online discussion about county officials and mayors supporting service.

Ideas for Events

County officials and mayors are encouraged to hold a public event, issue a proclamation, and use media to highlight the impact of national service. Here are several ways county officials and mayors can participate:

• Announce your county/city is becoming an Employer of National Service (nationalservice.gov/employers)
  
• Issue a proclamation naming April 2nd as Recognition Day for National Service
• Visit national service programs or projects in order to highlight their value to the county/city
• Invite national service programs to a public roundtable to discuss how they address county/city problems Issue a press release or report on the scope and impact of national service in your county/city
• Serve with a national service program as a “member” for a day to highlight their important work Use Twitter, Facebook, and other social media to thank national service members in your community
• Write an op-ed or letter to the editor about the unique contributions of national service your county/city.
• Take a group photo with all national service members in your county/city.
• For more ideas, download the CNCS Communications Guide.