Volunteerism on the Rise: President Bush Renews Call to Service

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http://www.guidestar.org/news/features/volunteerism.stm

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Pam,

I followed that link and asked for volunteer placements to help

" children and youth " gave them my zipcode and got all " feel good " stuff

with religious groups, scouts, etc. Most of the volunteer stuff was

also 20-60 miles away in MD or DC. Note Baltimore is more than 9 miles

from me no matter what the website says.

NOT one reference to foster parenting, my county's court advocate

program, meals on wheels, or other real volunteer groups.

Note for people looking for help with big houses. There is a program

(not listed on the above site) in our county where you provide a home

for kids who are not yet 18 but have no home. They help with household

chores, etc. in return for paying no rent. The Social Worker will work

with you usually on finding the right person for your situation.

Take care, Bill Werre

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