"What's interesting about this year's Earth Day is that it falls in the middle of National Volunteer Week. This week we honor the 64 million Americans who volunteer. And one of my responsibilities is to call people to a higher calling. If you're not volunteering, do so. It will make somebody else's life better, including your own."

President George W. Bush
Wells, Maine
April 22, 2004

• President Bush Serves with AmeriCorps Team at Florida Coastal Reserve.  Highlighting his call to volunteer service, President George W. Bush today served with a team of AmeriCorps members removing non-native invasive plants at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Fla....
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• WHITE HOUSE STAFF VOLUNTEER TO HELP KICK OFF NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK WITH PLAYGROUND BUILD IN WASHINGTON, D.C.  Secretary Andrew Card, White House Chief of Staff, recently joined with Department of Commerce Secretary Don Evans and other members of President George W. Bush's Administration for a playground build in southeast Washington, D.C., in celebration of National Volunteer Week. The Administration staffers, their friends, and family members were also joined by members of the community, AmeriCorps members, and representatives of KaBOOM!, The Home Depot, and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation as they helped build a playground for the Children of Mine Center in Anacostia....
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• TWO SENIOR CORPS VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE NATIONAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE.  The MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging honored Senior Corps volunteers Katherine Schosger and Arthur Nichols as two of the top three recipients of the 2004 Older Volunteers Enrich America Awards for outstanding contributions to their communities. The Older Volunteers Enrich America awards pay homage to volunteers age 55 and over whose volunteer service helps to build healthier communities….
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• NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK, 2004.  On April 17, 2004, President George W. Bush declared April 18 through April 24, 2004, as National Volunteer Week.  "The strength of America lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens. Across our country, citizens are donating their time and talents to improving lives and strengthening communities. During National Volunteer Week, we recognize and celebrate those who serve a cause greater than self…."
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES FLORIDA WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush was greeted by Nealedene Hoch when he arrived at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve in Naples, Florida, on Friday, April 23, 2004. Hoch is an active volunteer with Keep Collier Beautiful, helping to lead cleanup and education activities….
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