House Sends Landmark National Service Bill to President Obama
March 31, 2009 2:15 PM
"WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Americans facing unprecedented challenges in their communities, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation that will launch a new era of national service and volunteerism to help the nation emerge stronger from the economic crisis. The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act was approved by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 275 to 149."
"WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Americans facing unprecedented challenges in their communities, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation that will launch a new era of national service and volunteerism to help the nation emerge stronger from the economic crisis. The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act was approved by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 275 to 149."
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
National Volunteer Week, commemorated April 19-25, is "Celebrating People in Action." The theme captures the meaning behind this signature week – honoring the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities.
The 2009 National Volunteer Week theme, Celebrating People in Action, captures the meaning behind this signature week: honoring the individuals who take action and solve problems in their communities. This celebratory week will also focus national attention on the impact and power of volunteerism and service as an integral aspect of our civic leadership. Established in 1974 by former President Richard Nixon, National Volunteer Week has grown exponentially in scope each year, drawing the support and endorsement of all subsequent U.S. presidents, governors, mayors and other respected elected officials, as well as corporate and community groups across the country.
The 2009 National Volunteer Week theme, Celebrating People in Action, captures the meaning behind this signature week: honoring the individuals who take action and solve problems in their communities. This celebratory week will also focus national attention on the impact and power of volunteerism and service as an integral aspect of our civic leadership. Established in 1974 by former President Richard Nixon, National Volunteer Week has grown exponentially in scope each year, drawing the support and endorsement of all subsequent U.S. presidents, governors, mayors and other respected elected officials, as well as corporate and community groups across the country.
What we do:
Volunteer Southern Maryland serves as a one-stop shop for volunteerism that connects volunteers with opportunities to serve, as well as local non-profit agencies in need of volunteers. We do this through a free interactive online database of local nonprofit agencies and volunteer opportunities that is accessible to anyone at anytime. In addition, Volunteer Southern Maryland sponsors monthly events, activities, and drives to meet local community needs.
Become a Service-Learning Agency Partner at the College of Southern Maryland
Service-learning is a teaching method in which students better grasp the course curriculum by actively engaging in service work in the community and integrating their experiences into the course material through in class reflection activities. Students' service-learning requirements and objectives vary, so please communicate with interested students your agency needs and discuss the possibilities for service-learning with at your site.
Since CSM students find their service-learning opportunities on the Volunteer Southern Maryland (VSMD) database, it is important for our community partners to keep their agency listing and available service opportunities up to date. Sign up as a Service-Learning Community Partner NOW!
Once you register as an agency partner you will then have the opportunity to list appropriate service-learning opportunities on the database. When listing a service-learning opportunity on the database you be will directed you through a series of fields including the Volunteer Job Title, description, locations, contacts, dates, times, and other relevant details. Under the “Volunteer Options” section, make sure you choose the Service-learning box, so students know that the opportunity is available appropriate for them.
Why Volunteer?
Whether your passion is youth, education, animals, politics, art, elders, music, theatre, or community issues such as violence prevention, literacy, public health, hunger or homelessness, there is a public or private nonprofit organization in southern Maryland that can use your unique qualities and talents. You can positively affect someone or something in a meaningful way.
Benefits of Registering with VSMD
1-800-volunteer.org Database access– As a registered agency partner, you will have unlimited access to your agency listing and volunteer opportunities.
Free volunteer opportunity promotion and referral through our web site and database.
Personal contact with interested volunteers by phone and direct email.
Volunteer referral management and tracking tool provided through 1-800-Volunteer.org software.
Free trainings sponsored by Volunteer Southern Maryland in volunteer management, grants writing, and other issues facing nonprofits.
Opportunity for specific agency highlight in quarterly newsletter and press releases by Volunteer Southern Maryland.
Receive goods or materials from your wishlist from a Volunteer Southern Maryland sponsored drive on your behalf.
Library of volunteer management resources including videos, books, and articles.
Free volunteer opportunity promotion and referral through our web site and database.
Personal contact with interested volunteers by phone and direct email.
Volunteer referral management and tracking tool provided through 1-800-Volunteer.org software.
Free trainings sponsored by Volunteer Southern Maryland in volunteer management, grants writing, and other issues facing nonprofits.
Opportunity for specific agency highlight in quarterly newsletter and press releases by Volunteer Southern Maryland.
Receive goods or materials from your wishlist from a Volunteer Southern Maryland sponsored drive on your behalf.
Library of volunteer management resources including videos, books, and articles.
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