INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 8, 2020/National FFA Organization) – FFA members across the country have a heart for service — and this October, they want to give back to the Circle City.

Each year, during the National FFA Convention & Expo, Oct. 28-31, 2020, students have the opportunity to participate in the National Days of Service – where students can give back to the local Indianapolis community.

In 2019, more than 2,000 FFA members participated in National Days of Service, resulting in a $168,000 economic impact and competing more than 6,600 service hours.

“Our members have indicated to us that they feel volunteering is an essential part of their personal growth,” said Daniel Buergler, program manager at the National FFA Organization. “National Days of Service offers our members that opportunity during our national convention. We’re seeking locations who can help us provide that opportunity to our students.”

Today, the National FFA Organization is looking for areas in the greater Indianapolis area where members can volunteer in October. If you are interested in participating in the National Days of Service, you can apply https://form.jotform.com/FFALocalEngagement/2020-ffa-ndos-test-application.

Applications close on Monday, June 15, 2020.

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to more than 700,000 student members who belong to one of the more than 8,600 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by more than 8 million alumni and supporters throughout the U.S.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of more than 700,000 student members as part of 8,600 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook, Twitter, and the official news page of the National FFA Organization.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.