http://www.seniorcorps.gov Senior Corps, a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, taps the experience, skills, and talents of more than a half a million older Americans to meet community needs. Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs. Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes; and RSVP volunteers conduct safety patrols for local police departments, participate in environmental projects, provide intensive educational services to children and adults, and respond to national disasters, among other activities. Together with USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation for National and Community Service is working to build a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America. en-us Friday, May 16, 2008 0 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1042As part of AmeriCorps Week, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored a handful of outstanding AmeriCorps members, alums, and corporate sponsors with Spirit of Service Awards in recognition of their contributions to national service. Friday, May 16, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1037The U.S. House of Representatives today expressed its strong appreciation for AmeriCorps and its important contribution to our nation by overwhelmingly passing a resolution recognizing May 11-18 as AmeriCorps Week. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1012The coast-to-coast recognition of AmeriCorps Week, from May 11-18, will spotlight how America's social entrepreneurs at the national, state and local levels, are tackling high-school dropouts, prisoner re-entry, illiteracy, and other national challenges in partnership with the Federal program that engages Americans in intense citizen service.Thursday, May 08, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1000The White House hosted a cebration of National Volunteer Week on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the East Room. President Bush delivered remarks to invited guests including, 33 Peace Corps Trainees, 64 Peace Corps Country Directors, and approximately 100 volunteers from organizations such as Camp Fire USA, Jumpstart, N Street Village, AmeriCorps NCCC, AmeriCorps Vista, Hope Worldwide, Orange County Rescue Mission, and Partners of the Americas.Tuesday, April 29, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1001USA Freedom Corps Director Henry Lozano today joined President Bush for a White House celebration of National Volunteer Week, honoring Americans who give of their time to help the less fortunate and create impact in communities at home and around the globe. During an East Room ceremony, President Bush recognized 33 Peace Corps trainees preparing to leave for Guatemala and thanked them for dedicating their lives to serving others. This tradition of hosting Peace Corps volunteers for a formal White House send-off before the trainees leave for their service has been continued by every sitting President since Richard Nixon.Tuesday, April 29, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1003On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, the White House celebrated National Volunteer Week in the East Room. President Bush welcomed the attendees, saying, "I am pleased to welcome volunteers from around the United States who have given of their time to help those who need help, and we're sure glad you're here. Those of you today who perform acts of kindness do so out of love, and you do so out of a desire not to be recognized -- but anyway, you're going to be recognized. We have the opportunity today to thank you, and the opportunity today to celebrate the difference that volunteers have made all across America." Tuesday, April 29, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1005Deputy Assistant to the President and Director, USA Freedom Corps Henry Lozano stops for a picture with AmeriCorps City Year members at a White House event celebrating National Volunteer Week on April 29, 2008.Tuesday, April 29, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1004Singer Michael W. Smith, Actor Stephen Baldwin, Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter, and Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner meet before a White House event celebrating National Volunteer Week on April 29, 2008. Smith and Baldwin are members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.Tuesday, April 29, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1002On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, the White House celebrated National Volunteer Week in the East Room. President Bush welcomed the attendees, saying, "I am pleased to welcome volunteers from around the United States who have given of their time to help those who need help, and we're sure glad you're here. Those of you today who perform acts of kindness do so out of love, and you do so out of a desire not to be recognized -- but anyway, you're going to be recognized. We have the opportunity today to thank you, and the opportunity today to celebrate the difference that volunteers have made all across America."Tuesday, April 29, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=993Singer Michael W. Smith discusses the importance of volunteering at a National Volunteer Week event in Washington, DC. On April 28, 2008, Smith joined actor Stephen Baldwin and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation along with White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."Monday, April 28, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=994Actor Stephen Baldwin addresses the crowd at a National Volunteer Week event in Washington, DC. On April 28, 2008, Baldwin joined singer Michael W. Smith and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation along with White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."Monday, April 28, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=995Roxanne Spillett, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, discusses the impact of her organization at a National Volunteer Week event in Washington, DC. On April 28, 2008, Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation joined White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."Monday, April 28, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=992On April 28, 2008, more than 40 nonprofit and government organizations joined forces with the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, USA Freedom Corps, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington (BGCGW), and the Corporation for National and Community Service to celebrate National Volunteer Week and the commitment of America's youth to volunteer service. Monday, April 28, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=996Jean Case, Chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, highlights importance of volunteer service and the benefits to volunteers and the communities they serve in kicking off the National Volunteer Week event. Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation joined White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."Monday, April 28, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=997Actor Stephen Baldwin stands with youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington who were honored for their exemplary community service project 'Capitol Hill Takeover' with the President's Volunteer Service Award. Baldwin joined singer Michael W. Smith and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation along with White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."Monday, April 28, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=998David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, shares the findings of a recent Corporation study that found that youth who volunteer are more likely to succeed in school and avoid risky behaviors; but that there is a disturbing 'class gap' in teen volunteer rates with youth from low-income backgrounds volunteering at a rate of 43 percent, compared to 59 percent for other youth. Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation join White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."Monday, April 28, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/photos_press_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=999Members of Torch Club of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington recite the club's code of conduct. Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation join White House officials and nonprofit leaders at a Boys & Girls Club in Southeast Washington to highlight the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers. Youth members of the BGCGW FBR Keystone Club were presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award for their exemplary community service project "Capitol Hill Takeover."Monday, April 28, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=989On Monday, April 28, the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, in partnership with USA Freedom Corps and the Corporation for National and Community Service will join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) to kick off National Volunteer Week and celebrate America's commitment to civic service. Actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Michael W. Smith, and other President's Council members will join White House officials and nonprofit leaders in highlighting the importance of youth service and recognizing youth volunteers.Friday, April 25, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=991On April 23, 2008, President George W. Bush proclaimed April 27 through May 3, 2008, as National Volunteer Week.Wednesday, April 23, 2008 http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=990On April 23, 2008, President George W. Bush proclaimed May 2008 as Older Americans Month.Wednesday, April 23, 2008