"Sarah is here because she is a soldier in the army of compassion. She’s a part of the true strength of the country. She's a soul who's willing to dedicate her time to love a neighbor, just like she’d like to be loved herself. My call to you as you do your work in your community is to continue to rally that compassion to help change America, one heart, one soul, one conscience at a time."

President George W. Bush
Speaking about USA Freedom Corps
Greeter Sarah Sindlinger
Des Moines, Iowa
April 15, 2004

• ECUADOR WELCOMES THREE NEW CRISIS CORPS VOLUNTEERS. 
  Three former Peace Corps volunteers recently departed for Ecuador where they will spend the next six months addressing crucial health issues and providing vital youth programming for the Peace Corps’ Crisis Corps program. Two of the Crisis Corps volunteers will work with the Instituto Nacional del Niño y la Familia (INNFA) to assist in developing HIV/AIDS prevention programs at the national level. The third will share tools and strategies for implementation of effective Girl Scout programming with local leaders....
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• NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK - APRIL 18 THROUGH APRIL 24, 2004.  “Volunteers Inspire by Example" is the theme of the 31st annual National Volunteer Week - showcasing the power volunteers have to inspire not only other people to volunteer but also the people they serve. National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize the efforts of volunteers across the country and to provide opportunities for all Americans to participate in volunteer service….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES EL DORADO MAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush was greeted by Joe McFadden when he arrived in El Dorado, Arkansas, on Tuesday, April 6, 2004. McFadden is an active volunteer with many organizations in the El Dorado area, including the Jaycees, Main Street El Dorado, the American Cancer Society, and the United Way of Union County….
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