"More than 500,000 senior citizens volunteer through Senior Corps, a network of programs that enables older Americans to meet the needs and challenges of their communities. Through the USA Freedom Corps and Senior Corps, older Americans are dedicating their time and energy to strengthening our Nation and serving a cause greater than themselves."

President George W. Bush
Presidential Proclamation
Older Americans Month, May 2005

During his 2002 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush called upon every American to get involved in strengthening America's communities and sharing America's compassion around the world. He called on each of us to dedicate at least two years over the course of our lives to the service of others. He included all Americans because everyone can do something, and he created the USA Freedom Corps to help all Americans to answer his call.

The Volunteer Network, located at www.usafreedomcorps.gov, is the largest clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities ever created.  Americans interested in finding opportunities to serve can search the database by area of interest and geographic location. Since the Volunteer Network was created by USA Freedom Corps in 2002, over one million volunteer opportunity searches have been completed.

To find a volunteer opportunity with the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network,
click here.  Just enter geographic information, such as zip code or state, and your area of interest, so you can access volunteer service opportunities near your home or office, across the country or overseas.
 

• VOLUNTEERS ARE WORKING TO INSPIRE THE WORLD'S YOUTH.  Although teachers do not always know the full impact of their efforts and dedication, for Peace Corps volunteers, their creativity and resourcefulness may just help inspire the next world leader.....
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• PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR VISITS VOLUNTEERS AT SITES IN BULGARIA.
  Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez recently visited Bulgaria, where he met with volunteers, staff and Ambassador James W. Pardew, in addition to attending the Europe, Mediterranean and Asia Peace Corps country directors' annual conference....
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• OLDER AMERICANS MONTH, 2005. On May 3, President George W. Bush declared May 2005 as Older Americans Month and highlighted the importance of senior volunteers to the future of America....
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• STATE PROFILES REPORT AVAILABLE FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE. Each year, the Corporation for National and Community Service produces a comprehensive state-by-state summary of all national service programs. These state profiles include data on project, participants, and funding for Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs in all fifty states - the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico....
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES MISSISSIPPI WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE. President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Ruth Wilson when he arrived in Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday, May 3, 2005. Wilson is life-long volunteer and works with several church and community organizations including the Mount Wade Missionary Baptist Church, the Corporate Volunteer Council, the Hinds County Mental Health Commission, and the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service....
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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.

To find a volunteer opportunity, please click here.

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Thank you for expressing interest in volunteer service. When you help your neighbors, you help your Nation. You can make a difference.

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