Should the Fed Gov. expand volunteer programs?
By Cara | March 23, 2009
I think this would provide incentive to people who would otherwise flip-flop about volunteering. I have had wonderful experiences with the Americorps volunteers at Mullanphy school and would love to see the program expand.
from Congress.org
Following President Barack Obama’s call for more volunteerism and public service, Congress is considering a bill this week that would encourage national service. H.R. 1388, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act, would more than triple the number of positions in the Americorps program, from 75,000 to 250,000, and would increase educational stipends and other financial awards for people of all generations who enter public service programs.
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