Serve America Challenge: Volunteer and get Recognized

The Federal Government Supports Your Community - Do You?

On April 21, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which calls on Americans to make a difference by volunteering.  In support of the President's call to serve, we challenge you to serve your community.  
If you are a current or recent undergraduate or graduate student in the greater Puget Sound area, we want to recognize you for your volunteer service efforts.  

Step 1: Serve your community.

Volunteer a minimum of eight hours of your time at a recognized organization. Find volunteer opportunities at http://www.serve.gov/.  

Step 2: Tell us about it.

Create a work of art, a video, essay, website or photograph that demonstrates how your volunteer activity served and improved your community. Please be sure to answer each of the questions below in formulating your creative entry.
What did you experience?
How did it make a difference?
Why was it significant to you?

Step 3: Get recognized.

All participants will have their names published on the SFEB website: www.seattlefeb.us Just follow the links to "Serve America Challenge."

Need more incentive?

A $100 award will be given to the overall top entry!

In addition, one participant in each media category (art, video, essay, website, or photo) may receive*:

• Publication of their accomplishment.
• Job Shadow with a local federal executive.
• Tour of a federal facility, such as a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) vessel.
• Be recognized at the Executive Leadership Council meeting of the Seattle Federal Executive Board.  This meeting brings together leaders from 25 of the largest federal agencies in the Puget Sound area.  It is a great learning opportunity with senior executives.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to share your volunteer experience, receive recognition for your accomplishments, and network with executives in the federal community!!

To submit your entry:

1. Review the General Rules document for specific entry requirements.
2. Completed your volunteer hours.
3. Submit the Certification and Release Form AND Volunteer Hours Form to the SFEB (via fax or mail - See General Rules document).
4. Submit your creative entry (via email to serveamerica@sfeb-ap.net or postal mail address noted on the General Rules document).

Your entry and the two supporting documents (Certification and Release Form AND Volunteer Hours Form) must be received by October 16, 2009.

Questions:

For questions or additional information, please email us at serveamerica@sfeb-ap.net or contact Michael Payne, SFEB Associate at 206/220-6177 extension 2015.

For more information on the National Initiative see http://www.serve.gov/ website.

*The SFEB reserves the right to determine whether to award a prize for each category by the quality and number of submissions.