One of her major initiatives as First Lady was the promotion of volunteerism, in which she encouraged Americans to address social problems at the local level through volunteering at hospitals, civic organizations, and rehabilitation centers.
她作为第一夫人的其中一项重大举措就是推广志愿精神，鼓励美国人通过在医院、民间组织和康复中心进行志愿活动来解决地方一级的社会问题。