Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, & You

"Volunteer Opportunities"

Introduction
In this chapter you read about the duties and responsibilities of citizenship. Those who volunteer to help in their own communities or in others help improve the quality of life for all. As you learned in this chapter, President George W. Bush has created a new organization called the USA Freedom Corps. This group includes the Peace Corps, Senior Corps, and AmeriCorps. It can also direct citizens to important volunteer efforts within their own communities. In this activity you will take a closer look at these volunteer organizations.

Destination Title: USA Freedom Corps

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Directions
Start at the USA Freedom Corps home page.

• Read through the home page.
• Click on "About USA Freedom Corps" at the top of the screen and click on USAFC Volunteer Network Partners.
• Scroll down and click on The Peace Corps.
• Click on What Is the Peace Corps?
• Click on Fast Facts. Read the information presented.
• Go back to the USA Freedom Corps Home page.
• Under "For Volunteers," explore Find Volunteer Opportunities to see what is happening in your area.

1.			How old do you have to be to enter the Peace Corps?
2.			Currently, how many Peace Corps volunteers and trainees are there?
3.			How many countries are currently being served?
4.			What percentage of volunteers work in education? The environment? Health? Business? Agriculture?
5.			Create a poster for volunteers for a program in your community. If possible, spend several hours helping out with this service opportunity.