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White House Celebrates National Volunteer Week (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

CAPTION: Deputy 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.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

White House Celebrates National Volunteer Week (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

CAPTION: Singer 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.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

White House Celebrates National Volunteer Week (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

CAPTION: On 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

White House Celebrates National Volunteer Week (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

President Bush Honors American's Armies of Compassion During National Volunteer Week Celebration (photo)

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

CAPTION: USA 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.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: Members 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: David 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: Actor 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: Jean 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: Roxanne 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: Actor 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: Singer 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."

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President's Council Thanks Youth Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (photo)

Monday, April 28, 2008

CAPTION: On 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.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President Marks King Day with Service and Call to Action (photo)

Monday, January 21, 2008

CAPTION: The President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush marked the Martin Luther King Jr. King holiday by volunteering and calling on Americans to honor King's legacy by showing compassion on the holiday and throughout the year. They joined dozens of volunteers at the Martin Luther King Jr. library in Washington DC as they repaired and shelved books and taught lessons about King's life to children. More than a half million Americans are serving in 5,000 King Day of Service projects across the country. 'By simply living a life of kindness and compassion, you can make America a better place and fulfil the dream of Martin Luther King," the President said.

PHOTO CREDIT: CNCS photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

President Marks King Day with Service and Call to Action (photo)

Monday, January 21, 2008

CAPTION: President Bush marked the Martin Luther King Jr. King holiday by volunteering and calling on Americans to honor his legacy by showing compassion on the holiday and throughout the year.

PHOTO CREDIT: CNCS photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

National Service Making A Difference (photo)

Saturday, October 27, 2007

CAPTION: AmeriCorps members serving with Heads Up (Washington, DC) participate in a Make a Difference Day event at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington. Hundreds of volunteers came together to help organize, clean, and catalog books for the Make a Difference Day event. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

National Service Making A Difference (photo)

Saturday, October 27, 2007

CAPTION: An AmeriCorps member serving with Heads Up (Washington, DC) participates in a Make a Difference Day event at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington. Hundreds of volunteers came together to help organize, clean, and catalog books for the Make a Difference Day event. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

National Service Making A Difference (photo)

Saturday, October 27, 2007

CAPTION: Volunteers at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington came together to organize, clean, and catalog books for a Make a Difference Day event in Washington, DC. AmeriCorps members, RSVP volunteers and service-learning participants across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27, making a difference within their communities as they participated in a host of service projects. Landscaping, trail maintenance, and food distribution were among the activities that members and volunteers undertook for the national observance of Make A Difference Day.

PHOTO CREDIT: Corporation photo by M. T. Harmon, Office of Public Affairs

National Service Making A Difference (photo)

Saturday, October 27, 2007

National Service Making A Difference (photo)

Saturday, October 27, 2007