"A strong and prosperous nation must also be a compassionate nation. I'm going to continue to advance our agenda of compassionate conservatism, which means we will apply the most effective, innovative techniques and ideas to help fellow citizens who hurt."

President George W. Bush on November 13, 2003
during a speech in Orlando, Florida
 
 

• PEACE CORPS’ VOLUNTEER NUMBERS REACH RECORD HIGH.  Peace Corps Director Gaddi Vasquez recently announced that 7,533 Americans are currently serving in the Peace Corps – the largest number of volunteers to serve overseas since 1974. From May to October, nearly 3,000 new Peace Corps trainees arrived at posts worldwide. Since 1961, more than 170,000 volunteers have served in the Peace Corps, working in such diverse fields as education, health and HIV/AIDS awareness and education, information technology, business development, the environment, and agriculture....
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• VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE.  Since September 11, 2001, the demands on state and local law enforcement have increased dramatically. As a result, already limited resources are being stretched further at a time when our country needs every available officer out on the beat. Some local police departments are turning to civilian volunteers to supplement their sworn force. These vital efforts receive new support through the Volunteers in Police Service Program (VIPS). VIPS draws on the time and considerable talents of civilian volunteers and allows law enforcement professionals to better perform their frontline duties….
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• YOUR FAMILY CAN PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY.  National Family Volunteer Day is Saturday, November 22, 2003. National Family Volunteer Day is designed to showcase the benefits of families working together, to introduce community service, and encourage those who haven’t yet made the commitment to volunteer as a family. Volunteering as a family provides quality time, strengthens communication and provides families to make contributions to their communities….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES FLORIDA DOCTOR FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  During a recent visit to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, President Bush was greeted by Dr. Mark Asperilla. Dr. Asperilla is an infectious disease specialist volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps. After September 11, 2001 he formed a group of physicians in Port Charlotte, Florida to help educate and inform Florida communities about how to prepare and respond during terrorism or a biological attack….
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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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