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Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Through Volunteer Service

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Join us in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks through service and volunteerism, marking the tragic events by rekindling the spirit of hope and community that followed that devastating day.

The families of 9/11 survivors have expressed their desire that Americans honor their loved ones on September 11th through expressions of compassion. 


In 2009, the United States Congress passed bipartisan legislation which formally recognized September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.  This day reclaims the legacy of September 11th from one of devastation and creates a permanent, positive tribute to all those lost and those who rose in service on that day.

Through the nationwide 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance initiative, the Maine Commission for Community Service is joining hundreds of other organizations around the country that are planning to commemorate September 11th with community-based service.

Maine residents who want to pledge hours of service in honor of the 9/11 victims, families, firefighters, first responders, and all others who rose in service in response to this terrorist attack may do so by logging on to the site and filling out an online pledge card.  While on the site, the volunteer can peruse volunteer opportunities that have already been posted, and choose one that appeals to them.  They also can register as a volunteer for future opportunities that might arise where their particular skills are needed. After you have completed your pledged hours come back to VolunteerMaine.org and report your hours! Volunteer hours can be completed and reported anytime before March 11th.


During the weeks leading up to September 11, 2011, MCCS, along with its partners will distribute pledge cards to Maine residents at locations all across the State. The pledge cards will give the volunteer information on how to use www.VolunteerMaine.org  to make their pledge, some ideas for service, and how to report their service once it has actually been completed. 

MCCS will compile the collected and online pledge cards and report the information to the national “I Will” initiative led by HandsOn Network, the volunteer activation division of Points of Light Institute and MyGoodDeed in partnership with the 9/11 Memorial, Business Civic Leadership Center, AARP and The Mission Continues.

Get involved!

Ideas

  • Bake cookies for your local fire fighters
  • Help a neighbor with yard work
  • Send a care package to a service member who is overseas
  • Find a way to help locally on VolunteerMaine.org