Join Hands Day 2023: Humanity prevails regardless of age, which is why we are excited to observe Join Hands Day on May 6, as we do every first Saturday in May. Old and new generations frequently disagree with one another. The older generations believe that the younger generations are indolent and rebellious, while the younger generations believe that the older generations are too rigid and have outmoded mentalities. This stark difference was recently highlighted when the trending meme “Okay, boomer” was used by younger generations to respond to the incessant nagging of older generations. However, the fabric of society is created and maintained through the unity and comprehension of the two generations. This is precisely why Join Hands Day was created: to bring people of all ages together to perform volunteer work.
HISTORY OF JOIN HANDS DAY
In 2000, the first Join Hands Day was observed. This day, which is always observed on the first Saturday of May, was established by the American Fraternal Alliance (1886) and the Points of Light foundation (1990). Both organisations are non-profit and seek to bring together individuals and other organisations from around the world for the greater good of society. The primary purpose of the day is to encourage older and younger generations to volunteer together. In the beginning, individuals could register their volunteer events on the Join Hands Day website in order to gain recognition and publicity. However, in recent years, organising committees have been encouraging individuals to independently organise events and provide volunteer services.
Today, Assured Life Association, another fraternal benefit society, manages Join Hands Day. In addition to providing volunteer services to the community, Join Hands Day provides a venue for the various generations to meet and simply converse. It is possible that one generation will learn something from the next. Moreover, shared experiences and similar likes/dislikes strengthen the connections between two generations that have historically viewed each other as the “enemy.” Therefore, not only is Join Hands Day beneficial for the less fortunate, but it is also an excellent initiative for reducing animosity between the generations.
HOW TO OBSERVE JOIN HANDS DAY
Make available your volunteer services
Find local volunteer opportunities and reach out to lend a hand. To achieve the purpose of the day, reach out to the elder generation in your life to see if they are willing to participate. Create memories of the day while contributing to society.
Organise an event
If there are no volunteer opportunities in your area or if you wish to volunteer for a cause close to your heart, organise one yourself. Make pairing your volunteers with someone from a different generation a goal of your event.
Spread knowledge
One method to commemorate the day is by raising awareness about it. Use social media and/or discuss it with your loved ones. The more individuals who learn about this day, the better.
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Five astounding facts about volunteer services will blow your mind.
Volunteering benefits mental health
Nearly 47% of volunteers report that volunteering has improved their mental health, particularly depression sufferers.
Volunteering and travelling together
Tourism and Research Marketing discovered in 2008 that 1.6 million individuals volunteered in locations where they would have to travel as tourists to provide their services.
Volunteer women during the American Civil War
During the American Civil War, women sewed supplies for soldiers.
Volunteer work assisting with tasks
Typically, individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 believe that volunteering helps them obtain superior employment opportunities that they would have otherwise missed.
Volunteering enhances social abilities
Volunteering can help you overcome social anxiety because you will be providing assistance and interacting with others on the job.
WHY JOIN HANDS DAY IS IMPORTANT
This is a celebration of volunteerism
Volunteering makes a community a better place to live for everyone. Volunteering is a celebration of our humanity, whether it involves providing food, shelter, clothing, etc., or donating one’s time to teach a much-needed skill for free.
It is a celebration of both older and younger generations.
The primary purpose of the day is to bring together people of diverse generations. There will always be differences between humans. To create a better universe and way of life, however, we must find the proper balance and meet in the middle.
This is a celebration of human unity.
Our species’ strength rests in our unity. As long as we remain united, we can overcome any and all obstacles and reach new heights. Our shared perspectives and experiences will aid in ushering in new and improved eras.
JOIN HANDS DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | May 7 | Saturday |
| 2023 | May 6 | Saturday |
| 2024 | May 4 | Saturday |
| 2025 | May 3 | Saturday |
| 2026 | May 2 | Saturday |
| 2027 | May 1 | Saturday |
| 2028 | May 6 | Saturday |
| 2029 | May 5 | Saturday |
| 2030 | May 4 | Saturday |
