"In a responsibility society, each of us is responsible for loving our neighbor just like we'd like to be loved ourselves. And we see the culture of service and responsibility growing around us. You know I started -- right after September the 11th I started what's called the USA Freedom Corps. It's a chance for people to find out ways to extend a compassionate hand to a neighbor in need. And the response has been strong, really strong."

President George W. Bush
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
January 8, 2004

• GRANTS TO SUPPORT SERVICE PROJECTS ON MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY.  Tens of thousands of Americans across the country are expected to turn out January 19 to honor the life and vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in service projects in their community. The Corporation for National and Community Service has announced grants to support nearly 100 nonprofit organizations and public agencies nationwide as part of the Corporation's annual effort to transform the holiday in honor of the slain civil rights leader into a national day of service....
  click here to read the full article
   
• INTEREST IN OVERSEAS SERVICE, PEACE CORPS ON THE RISE.  This past year, the Peace Corps continued to see increases in website visitors and online applications, a trend that has been in place since President George W. Bush announced plans to increase the number of Peace Corps volunteers in his January 2002 State of the Union Address. In 2003, approximately 5.7 million people visited the Peace Corps website, a 32 percent increase over the previous year....
  click here to read the full article

• NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH, 2004.  President George W. Bush recently issued a proclamation naming January, 2004 as National Mentoring Month. Mentoring reflects the great strength of America -- the heart and soul of the American people. During National Mentoring Month, we recognize the dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to mentor young people, and we encourage more citizens to give back to their communities as mentors….
  click here to read the full article

• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES FLORIDA MAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush was greeted by Gordon Stanley upon arrival in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday, January 8, 2004. Stanley, 80, has been an active volunteer with the Delray Beach Police Department since 1996….
  click here to read full article

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.

To find a volunteer opportunity, please click here.

THANK YOU

Thank you for expressing interest in volunteer service. When you help your neighbors, you help your Nation. You can make a difference.

If you would like to tell your friends about this Weekly Update, please click here.

If you are not a current subscriber and would like to subscribe to the Weekly Update,
please click here.

The mission of the USA Freedom Corps is to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility.

www.usafreedomcorps.gov
1-877-USA-CORPS

UNSUBSCRIBE

You received this e-mail because you expressed interest in finding out more information about volunteer service. If you would like to unsubscribe, please click here.