http://www.serve.gov Serve.gov is the most comprehensive clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities ever created. Americans can enter geographic information about where they want to get involved, such as state or ZIP Code, and areas of interest ranging from education to the environment, to access volunteer opportunities offered by a range of partner organizations across the country or around the world. Formerly the website for the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House (under President Bush), Serve.gov is managed by the Corporation for National and Community Service on behalf of the White House. en-us Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 0 http://www.serve.gov/images/common/logo_servegov.jpg http://www.serve.gov 204 28 http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=133I know that volunteering makes our community a better place to live and extends a helping hand to those in need.HealthThu, 13 Aug 2009 18:12:28 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=132If you are reading these words with your eyes scanning across the screen, you might forget that there are many for whom that is not possible. Nancy wants to make sure all people, whether blind or sighted, have a chance at a great education. EducationThu, 13 Aug 2009 18:12:11 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=131I am a summer intern in the Office of the Mayor of New York City, and I am a proud member of the brand new NYC Service team. NYC Service is a new municipal initiative by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to answer President Obama's national call to service, and its primary goal is to increase volunteerism and civic engagement in the cityEnergy and the EnvironmentThu, 13 Aug 2009 18:12:01 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=130As part of their Leadership Morgan Hill class project, the Class of 2009 is organizing a community Volunteer Fair in September that will connect organizations with community members looking for opportunities to volunteer. Their goal is to make their new organization, Volunteer Morgan Hill, and the Volunteer Faire a permanent part of thecommunity.Community RenewalThu, 13 Aug 2009 18:11:50 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=129Approximately 1,500 global Cisco employees and contingent workers volunteer their time to train and respond to a variety of emergency situations through Cisco's Emergency Response Team (ERT).Safety and SecurityThu, 13 Aug 2009 18:11:31 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=128Right To Play sponsored an exchange program between athletes in Jordan and the United States. The program recognizes the universal appeal of sport as an ideal vehicle to inform, educate and empower entire communities.HealthWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:55:54 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=127Kids and teens with behavior problems often fall far behind in their academic development. Mary knew this because of her own son. She decided to get involved with a local literacy program to help youth involved in the juvenile justice system get a solid education.EducationWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:55:46 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=126Veterans First Executive Director, Deanne Tate, was moved to tears thanking volunteers for volunteering and spending the day helping veterans in need. It was an honor to participate on this rebuild project and help honor the service men and women who have given so much to our country.Safety and SecurityWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:55:37 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=125Mary was weary of responding to the President's call to service, but during an afternoon working with special needs children at a local pool, she quickly discovered that volunteering offered much more.Community RenewalWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:55:29 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=124Among the many difficulties facing the Appalachian communities of Southwest Virginia is the quality of education. With limited funding, many primary and high schools struggle to meet the Standards of Learning (SOL), set forth by the state of Virginia in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act. In recent years, the rural elementary schools of Russell County have sought to incorporate an environmental education aspect in their curriculum. They've experienced difficulty in implementing the project due to lack of resources and few qualified instructors. Energy and the EnvironmentWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:55:21 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=123Health Corps strives to help stem the crisis of child obesity through school-based health education and mentoring, as well as community events and outreach to underserved populations.HealthTue, 11 Aug 2009 17:10:31 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=122On August 6th, nearly 40 volunteers - some as young as 7, donned gloves, grabbed shovels and rakes, and hauled trash to help beautify and revaitalize Milwaukee's 30th Street Industrial Corridor. Many of the community's industrial sites are underutilized and volunteers hope that clean-up projects like this one will help attract new business and revitalize the community.Community RenewalTue, 11 Aug 2009 17:10:25 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=121The local Czechoslovak Society of America group in North Riverside, IL, volunteered over 300 hours at the town library to complete a special project.EducationTue, 11 Aug 2009 17:10:17 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=120This community event provides our entire community with heightened crime and drug prevention awareness; generates support for and participation in local anticrime programs; strengthens neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and sends a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Safety and SecurityTue, 11 Aug 2009 17:10:09 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=119Linda Loi has been volunteering in the Golden Gate National Park for the last five years. First in the Urban Trail Blazers Program and most recently with the program Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders, Loi has dedicated hours of her time each week to giving back, not just environmentally but also as a youth leader and role model to others in her programs.Energy and the EnvironmentTue, 11 Aug 2009 17:10:01 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=118These citizens will be especially active during National Health Center Week, August 9th - 16th, 2009. Visit NACHC's site www.healthcenterweek.com to find out about Health Center Week events near you. HealthMon, 10 Aug 2009 17:54:23 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=117What started with a single vegetable garden on the grounds of USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. has grown into global movement. In their offices across the country and all over the world, USDA employees are volunteering their time to create community gardens, demonstrate sustainable agricultural techniques that everyday people can incorporate into their homes and lives, and showcase the importance of preserving the environment and conserving energy. Energy and the EnvironmentMon, 10 Aug 2009 17:54:17 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=116For her July birthday party, Cara M. told friends and family to forget the usual gifts and leis. Instead, she asked guests to bring cans of food for her church's food pantry, reminding them that even in idyllic Honolulu neighbors were struggling with hunger and homelessness.Community RenewalMon, 10 Aug 2009 17:52:00 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=115Keeping the veterans community active is the best way to honor those who have served.Safety and SecurityMon, 10 Aug 2009 17:51:45 EST http://www.serve.gov/stories_detail.asp?tbl_servestories_id=114Summer Advantage USA, a national non-profit that provides summer learning opportunities for youth in grades K - 8, led its young scholars through a process of identifying community challenges and implementing service projects. Here, these young people reflect on their work. EducationMon, 10 Aug 2009 17:50:31 EST