Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service – Video

We’re asking you to film a video of your mayor holding up a “National Service Works” poster, surrounded by Senior Corps volunteers or AmeriCorps members at a serviceproject.

Put together a short video that shows what national service is doing in your city, including interviews and B-roll with national service participants. Include soundbites from the Mayor and shots from your Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service activities. Or, make a PSA encouraging city residents to get involved.

Making the “National Service Works” Poster Your Own

We are asking that every participating mayor’s office take the time to download the “National Service Works” poster template (from ) and produce a version specific to your city. Fill in your city and state name to the template by modifying the PhotoShop file or handwrite and customize the poster to your city. You can also decorate the poster to reflect your own city’s culture.

The final size of the poster should measure 2’ tall by 3’ wide. Take your final file to a printer such as FedEx Office to create the print out on white poster-board or a similar material.

Don’t have a printer nearby? Make your own “National Service Works” poster that represents your town and mayor’s commitment to service. Include the text “National Service Works for” and insert your city and state. Please be sure that your city and state is clearly visible and legible on the final sign.

Shooting Video

  1. Video should feature the “National Service Works” poster specific to your city/town prominently with city and state name clearly visible and legible.
  2. Video should feature your city’s Mayor as well as an example of a local Service Project specific to your city or an iconic local landmark.

Video Specifications

  • Video should be no longer than one minute in length
  • Please shoot the video in 360p or 720p
  • Acceptable Formats: .MOV, .MP4, .WMV, .AVI

Uploading Videos

  1. Upload your video to your YouTube Channel
  2. Play it on your city cable station,
  3. Send us a link at .
  4. Utilize social media to publicize the video.
  5. Post the YouTube link to the CNCS Facebook page (
  6. Twitter use #mayors4service. Be sure to tweet your video to @nationalservice

OR please upload your video to the FTP Site below by TUESDAY APRIL 16:

Username: MayorsDay

Password: Photos2013

Indicate your city and state in the file name. (Ex: CharlotteNC.mov)

Technical Questions?

Matt Guinan

Emily Motley