Volunteer service

National Health Service Corps (NHSC)  
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov
NHSC's mission is to assign physicians and other health care providers to serve in communities with shortages of health professionals. The benefits of service can include scholarships and student loan repayment programs.
Visits: 14849

Student Volunteering (US Dept of Veterans Affairs)  
http://www.volunteer.va.gov/StudentProgram.asp
The VA voluntary service program allows students to explore health care career options and offers scholarship opportunities to student volunteers. Click on "Living Memories" under "VAVS Products" to read stories from other student volunteers.
Visits: 13693

Homelessness Resources (US Dept of Housing and Urban Development)  
http://www.hud.gov/homeless/index.cfm
Homelessness is a problem that affects many people in America. If you are homeless yourself and need help or if you want to volunteer to help the homeless, HUD has information for you.
Visits: 3406

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)  
http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/HomePage
The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to improve the health and safety of communities across the country by organizing and utilizing public health, medical and other volunteers.
Visits: 487

USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)  
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=1
Nutrition is very important - The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides credible, accurate, and practical resources on such topics as dietary supplements, dietary guidance, weight and obesity and food labeling.
Visits: 90

AmeriCorps (CNS)   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.americorps.org
Discover national service opportunities with AmeriCorps. When you complete your AmeriCorps service, you will be eligible for an education award to cover costs for college and vocational training - both past and future expenses. Find out more!
Visits: 7262

CLEARCorps - Protecting Kids from Lead   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.clearcorps.org
Protecting the most vulnerable children from lead poisoning! CLEARCorps recruits and trains AmeriCorps volunteers to work with families and provide them with family-centered education, training, & lead hazard control services.
Visits: 793