"...We also have essential responsibilities here at home, the unfinished work of American freedom. In a world moving toward liberty, we are determined to show the meaning and the promise of liberty. The greatest strength of America is the heart and soul of the American people. Every time a volunteer reaches out to a neighbor in need, our nation grows stronger and more hopeful."

President George W. Bush
Remarks by the President at the Independence Day Celebration
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
July 4, 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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• AMERICORPS*NCCC TEAMS ATTACK 2005 FIRE SEASON.  AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members contained the two-acre Switzerland Trail fire near Boulder, Colorado on July 8, 2005. This fire, which started Wednesday afternoon likely by a lightening strike, is the fifth fire to which these 18- to 24-year-olds have responded since their first fire of the year in Waterton Canyon last week....
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• PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR VISITS VOLUNTEERS IN EASTERN CARIBBEAN.  Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez completed a tour of the Eastern Caribbean this week visiting volunteers, staff, and government officials on the Islands of Dominica, St. Lucia and Grenada....
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES MORGANTOWN MAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Chuck White upon arrival in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Monday, July 4, 2005. White is a volunteer with the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties. To thank volunteers for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush has met with more than 400 individuals around the country, like White, since March 2002....
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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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