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As much as afterschool programs need money to stay alive, they also need people. You don't have to be a teacher or education expert, either. Parents, students, anyone with time and a commitment to helping children succeed can lend a hand.

There are many ways to get involved in volunteering.

Contact your local school district and ask about program in your community and who to call about volunteering.
Try community-based organizations, such as Boys & Girls Clubs or the YMCA. If they don't run an afterschool program near you, they might know who does (see list on find a program page).
Look in the phone book or on the Internet under child care or youth organizations, or try www.childcareaware.org.
Look up the volunteer bureau in your community.
Contact organizations dedicated to volunteering, such as the USA Freedom Corps.

President Bush created the corps in 2002 to encourage all Americans to help others and strengthen communities by pledging 4,000 hours of community service in a lifetime. For more information, go to www.usafreedomcorp.org. There you will learn about the organization's history and what you can do to serve your community. The site even provides a journal in which to keep track of your service and document your experiences while you do your part for America.


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