As if today’s steamy temperatures weren’t reminder enough, it’s summer! Break out the barbecue, slather on the sunscreen, pop into the pool, and volunteer…? Yup! That’s right! But don’t take it from me, take it from President Obama.
In an effort to make volunteering a part of our everyday lives, The Office of the President of the United States has launched a summer service initiative called
United We Stand. President Obama is encouraging people of all ages, races, and backgrounds to renew America and make a difference by volunteering in your community. The program officially begins June 22 and culminates with a National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11
th.
On behalf of the Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter, I am challenging you along with your friends, parents, neighbors, children, cousins, aunts, uncles, imaginary friends, and whoever else you know to get involved. Whether you serve food at a soup kitchen, build homes for the homeless, clean up trash at your local park, or volunteer with the Red Cross, your actions will make a difference to your community, to those you serve, and to you.
Log onto
Serve.gov to find the volunteer opportunity that best suits you. You can even
create and promote your own volunteer projects.
See you this summer!
Lindsey Weber is the Marketing/Communication Intern for the St. Louis Area Chapter.