Making a Difference Obama Urges Americans to Volunteer This Summer
Making a Difference: Obama Urges Americans to Volunteer This Summer
, Obama said people can help the country prosper by donating time to schools and hospitals in their neighborhoods.
"Economic recovery is as much about what you're doing in your communities as what we're doing in Washington—and it's going to take all of us, working together," Obama said.
The president's remarks came ahead of a new "United We Serve" initiative that will be led by the government-run Corporation for National and Community Service.
The effort is aimed at getting people to tackle problems in the areas of education, health, energy and the environment and community renewal. It starts on June 22 and will continue through Sept. 11, which recently was designated by Congress as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
"The challenges we face are unprecedented in their size and scope, and we cannot rely on quick fixes or easy answers to put us on the road to recovery," Obama said in the video. "In this new century, we need to a build a new foundation for economic growth in America."
People can find local needs and volunteer opportunities online at . Organizations can also post service events on the website. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Obama Urges Americans to Volunteer This Summer
President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged Americans to volunteer in their communities this summer by tutoring students, picking up trash or getting involved in other projects that also might speed economic growth., Obama said people can help the country prosper by donating time to schools and hospitals in their neighborhoods.
"Economic recovery is as much about what you're doing in your communities as what we're doing in Washington—and it's going to take all of us, working together," Obama said.
The president's remarks came ahead of a new "United We Serve" initiative that will be led by the government-run Corporation for National and Community Service.
The effort is aimed at getting people to tackle problems in the areas of education, health, energy and the environment and community renewal. It starts on June 22 and will continue through Sept. 11, which recently was designated by Congress as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
"The challenges we face are unprecedented in their size and scope, and we cannot rely on quick fixes or easy answers to put us on the road to recovery," Obama said in the video. "In this new century, we need to a build a new foundation for economic growth in America."
People can find local needs and volunteer opportunities online at . Organizations can also post service events on the website. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures