"We are called by our Creator to use this gift of freedom to build a more compassionate society -- where families are strong, life is valued, and the poor and the sick can count on the love and help of their neighbors."

President George W. Bush
Remarks to the Southern Baptist
Convention Annual Meeting
June 21, 2005

Long, relaxing days define summer. Volunteer support is especially important during this time of year because issues like hunger, senior companionship, environmental conservation, at-risk youth and public safety don’t take a summer vacation. Our country's needs simply don't "have time off."

It's the perfect time to mentor a child who wouldn't otherwise have supervision during the day, clean up a park site while hiking or take a leisurely stroll with a senior on the grounds of a nursing home. Summer opportunities are endless. Take a look at our Call to Summer Service 2005 section to find out how you can help no matter where you'll be spending time this summer!

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• USA FREEDOM CORPS DIRECTOR DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT 2005 CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL CEREMONY.  Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the USA Freedom Corps Desiree Sayle delivered the keynote address at the 2005 Congressional Award Gold Medal Ceremony, where 164 of the 242 award recipients were in attendance....
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• CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR 25 SENIOR CORPS ORGANIZATIONS.  The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced grants totaling more than $600,000 to help 25 Senior Corps programs expand their volunteer forces. The grants will support more at least 400 new volunteers in 20 states serving in the RSVP and Foster Grandparent programs....
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• FIRST GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS LEAVE FOR SRI LANKA TO ASSIST WITH POST-TSUNAMI REBUILDING EFFORTS. For the first time ever, the Peace Corps will send a team of Crisis Corps volunteers to Sri Lanka, when the first of 30 Crisis Corps volunteers begin leaving today to help the people of Sri Lanka recover from last year's devastating tsunami....
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• PEACE CORPS' 2005 FRANKLIN H. WILLIAMS AWARDS CEREMONY HONORS COMMUNITY LEADERS.  Eleven former Peace Corps volunteers from across the nation, now contributing domestically as community leaders, were recognized for their service on June 23 with the Franklin H. Williams Award at the Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C....
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• DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TV SHOW FEATURES SERVICE-LEARNING.  Service-learning, a method of teaching that ties the academic curriculum to community service, was featured in a monthly television series sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, June 21....
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES BROOKLYN PARK COUPLE FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to John and Agnes Jurek upon arrival in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday, June 17, 2005. The Jureks are Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis....
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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.

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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