Museum of Mobile Joins President in Call to Service for Summer Projects

Jun 24th, 2009

The Museum of Mobile is taking part in United We Serve, a national effort launched by President Obama to engage more Americans in serving their communities this summer.

The Museum of Mobile will be recruiting volunteers as part of the summer service initiative and in preparation for future temporary exhibits this fall and spring 2010.

"In these tough economic times, we need volunteers more than ever," said Tony Kendall, Museum board chairman. "The Museum of Mobile is facing increasing demands for services and volunteers can help us fill this growing need. We are pleased to participate in United We Serve and thank the President for making this call to service this summer and beyond."

United We Serve kicks off on June 22 and runs through September 11, which will be marked for the first time as a national day of service and remembrance. The initiative focuses on four key areas: education, health, energy and the environment; and community renewal. It is being led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that improves lives and strengthens communities though volunteering and service.

"This summer, I'm calling on all of you to make volunteerism and community service part of your daily life and the life of this nation," said President Obama in the video. "Economic recovery is as much about what you're doing in your communities as what we're doing in Washington - and it's going to take all of us, working together."

To make it easy for individuals to get involved, the Corporation created Serve.gov, a website that allows visitors to type in their zip code to find local volunteer opportunities, recruit volunteers by posting their organization's projects, or get ideas for creating their own projects with friends, families, and neighbors. To learn more about volunteering with The Museum of Mobile visit serve.gov or call 251-208-7569.

"Everyone has something to give, and summer is a great time to get involved," said Chairman Tony Kendall. "By serving this summer, we hope more Mobile area residents will make an ongoing commitment to volunteering throughout the year."

The Museum of Mobile is located in historic downtown at 111 Royal Street and is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 251-208-7569 or www.museumofmobile.org.