March 12, 2009
Charities Say President's Call to Service Prompted Surge in Volunteers
Charities around the country have been inundated with volunteers as the economy has worsened.
In a spot check of charities, all but one of the 17 groups contacted by The Chronicle reported that, in the past two months, more Americans have been inquiring about volunteer opportunities and attending volunteer orientations.
The officials attribute the jump to a number of factors, including President Obama's call to service, concern about growing hunger and homelessness in
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