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Ways to donate your time
Instead of money or goods
Updated: Monday, 18 Jan 2010, 11:51 AM EST
Published : Monday, 18 Jan 2010, 11:22 AM EST
VIRGINIA (WAVY) - Ways to get involved in national service:
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES -- To volunteer in your neighborhood, go to http://www.volunteer.gov/ The Web site, run by the federal government, gives Americans a way to search for service opportunities within a ZIP code or state.
-- Ask religious leaders or faith-based organizations about ways to help others.
OLDER AMERICANS -- Senior Corps, a government-run program, gives people 55 and older a chance to conduct safety patrols for local police departments, participate in environmental projects or help tutor children. To join, visit http://www.getinvolved.gov or call 800-424-8867.
--Search for other opportunities through AARP's Web site at http://www.aarp.org/createthegood
STUDENTS -- Ask your guidance counselor, principal or PTA about ways to help in the community.
COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ADULTS -- To join AmeriCorps, visit http://www.americorps.gov or call 800-942-2677.
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