Amity Tripp, head of AmeriCorps Alums, has been mobilizing support for an expanded role for members of the national service corps. (Photograph by Danuta Otfinowski)
A New Era for Volunteerism
President Obama has signed a landmark measure that would greatly expand the nation's volunteer corp — and start new programs to expand innovative social programs, help small charities get management advice, and make volunteerism more effective.
A Call to Serve
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