Amendments to Executive Order 13285, Relating to the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
Council on Service Directed to Expand Volunteer Outreach and Extended
What it does
The Council must promote volunteer service and awards, advise the national service agency on outreach and materials, recommend ways to increase participation, and is extended through January 29, 2007.
Real-world impact
- Encourages more people, especially students, to take part in volunteer programs.
- Improves public access to online and local listings of volunteer opportunities.
- Requires the national service agency to receive and consider the Council's outreach advice.
Topics
Summary
This order revises and extends the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. It directs the Council to promote volunteer service, encourage the President's Volunteer Service Award, support local nonprofits and volunteer centers, improve public access to volunteer opportunities (including online), and seek greater private sponsorship.
The Council must also advise the agency that runs national service programs on outreach and educational materials and make recommendations to the White House; the Council is extended through January 29, 2007.
Questions, answered
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