Volunteer service

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: 16236

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: 15265

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: 3547

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: 744

GirlsHealth.gov (US Department of Health & Human Services)  
http://www.girlshealth.gov/
GirlsHealth.gov provides girls (ages 10-16) reliable, useful information on health issues, growing up and tips on handling relationships with family and friends at home and at school. Provided by the HHS - Office of Women's Health.
Visits: 266

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: 153

2009 H1N1 Flu Virus Information - CDC  
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Web site for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) information.
Visits: 114

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: 7355

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: 836