A smaller number of volunteers also receive a stipend for living expenses and health insurance. At the same time, the group talked about working with AmeriCorps. Congress was developing regulations for the new government program. The volunteers receive a stipend for their work. Without a question, our program has risen to the top in terms of visibility and quality.
Placement also continues in Pittsburgh and Seattle.
Many more are part of the Education Awards Only program. Volunteers are tackling a wide range of needs. For example, in the Greater Albany area, Shalom Zone workers are involved in after-school programs, shelters, counseling programs, food distribution, housing and furniture programs, job acquisition assistance, and drama programs teaching children alternatives to violence. The United Methodist volunteers have included all participants in the US-2, mission intern and summer intern programs, sponsored by the Board of Global Ministries. But volunteering isn't restricted to young adults, Porter stressed, noting that his volunteers range in age from 17 to 85.