Issue 167 - Week of March 19, 2007
National Volunteer Week - April 15-21, 2007
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2007, which runs from April 15th to 21st, is "Inspire By Example." USA Freedom Corps is encouraging all Americans to participate in a service-related activity during National Volunteer Week and National & Global Youth Service Day (April 20th to 22nd).
Learn more Find a volunteer opportunity
If you are with an organization and have a volunteer opportunity that you would like to make available through the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network, please click here.
Serve to Earn an "America the Beautiful" Volunteer Pass
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior are offering an annual pass valued at $80, for free, in exchange for 500 hours of volunteer service on public lands. The Volunteer Pass admits pass holder and passengers onto federal lands free of charge. The pass also covers standard amenity fees at these same locations.
Learn more Find a volunteer opportunity on federal lands
Take Pride in America 2007 National Awards
Take Pride in America is seeking nominations of individuals, companies or civic groups that have demonstrated a commitment to stewardship of America’s public lands. Every year, Take Pride presents the National Awards to individuals and groups who have volunteered their time and talent to our federal, state, and local public lands and waterways. Applications are due by noon on April 30, 2007.
Learn more Roebke named Executive Director of Take Pride in America® |
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Help the Survivors of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes
Americans can learn more about volunteer opportunities in their community or hurricane-related opportunities in the Gulf Coast by visiting or calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
President Bush Recognizes Biloxi Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Alan Petz, 22, upon arrival at the airport in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Thursday, March 1, 2007. Petz, an Airman in the United States Air Force, is a volunteer with Hands On Gulf Coast.
In Other News
Coming Attractions
April 15-21, 2007 National Volunteer Week
July 16-18th, 2007 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, Philadelphia |