"David is what we call a USA Freedom Corps volunteer; he is a mentor. And the reason I like to herald folks like David is that the true strength of America lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens. If you really think about it, we're a remarkable country because there are millions of people who are willing to take time out of their busy lives to volunteer to help somebody else."

President George W. Bush
Speaking about USA Freedom Corps
greeter David Bulkley
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
February 10, 2005

• SUMMER SEMINARS AND INSTITUTES FOR TEACHERS.  Each year the National Endowment for the Humanities offers teachers opportunities to study humanities topics in a variety of Summer Seminars and Institutes. All teachers selected to participate in a seminar or institute will be awarded a fixed stipend based on the length of the seminar or institute to help cover travel costs, books and other research expenses, and living expenses. The application deadline for this year is March 1, 2005….
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• PEACE CORPS WEEK – FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 6.  Help celebrate Peace Corps' 44th anniversary with Peace Corps Week 2005. Whether you're a returned Volunteer, a teacher, a parent of a Volunteer, a potential Volunteer, or just interested in the Peace Corps and its mission of promoting worldwide peace and friendship, Peace Corps Week is the perfect opportunity to learn more and get involved....
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• APPLY TO AMERICORPS*NCCC FOR FALL 2005.  Do you want to serve others, learn new skills, earn money for education, and meet friends for life? Could your community use the support of a team of dedicated 18-24 year olds trained to strengthen our nation? Apply to AmeriCorps*NCCC. Since 1994, 10,000 young Americans have dedicated 10 months of their lives to serving communities throughout the United States. The application deadline is March 15, 2005….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Reggie Wright when he arrived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Wright, 80, is an active volunteer with the Portsmouth Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic located on Pease Air Force Base. Wright is a combat veteran who served with the United States Army from 1943 to 1946….
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VISIT WWW.USAFREEDOMCORPSKIDS.GOV

Visit the new USA Freedom Corps Kids website, designed to show elementary and middle school students how they can start making a difference by volunteering. www.usafreedomcorpskids.gov also includes resources, ideas, and information to help parents and teachers engage America’s youth in their communities.

Honor volunteers in your community with the
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Please visit www.PresidentialServiceAwards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307 for more information.

FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW

Americans of all ages are serving others in countless ways, by mentoring a child, caring for an elderly neighbor, teaching someone to read, or donating food and clothing to those who need them. No matter where you live or what interests you, you can find ways to volunteer in your community or overseas.

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