Introduction
After the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans volunteered their time to help the victims and relief workers. People raised money to buy food, blankets, and other supplies for those affected by the attacks. Young people in Iowa performed household chores for their neighbors and donated the money they received for their work to the Red Cross. Students in Illinois organized neighborhood garage sales to raise money for relief funds. Inspired by this spirit of volunteerism, President George W. Bush described the creation of a new volunteer program, the USA Freedom Corps, in his State of the Union Address on January 29, 2002. This activity explores why the USA Freedom Corps was created and how it connects volunteers with specific organizations throughout the United States.

Destination Title: USA Freedom Corps

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Directions
Start at the USA Freedom Corps Web site.

• Browse through the site, taking notes as you go. Be sure you visit the "About USA Freedom Corps" topics.

Use the information you have learned to answer the following questions.