It's hard to believe that 9/11 was just eight years ago. For many, it seems like it was just yesterday. But just because it's in the past doesn't mean it's okay to forget about it. President Obama has called today a National Day of Service and Remembrance, and many are doing just that.
DoSomething.org is teaming up with teens and celebrities like Greek's Spencer Grammer and Dilshad Vadsaria to help clean up New York City's East River. This will contribute to the 1.3 billion hours teens already spend volunteering.
In 2008 alone, 4.4 million teens dedicated themselves to volunteer efforts, which also includes a 217 percent increase in teen applications to AmeriCorps. That's a lot! Even in times of economic crisis, which is all around us, volunteer efforts have not wavered.
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To get involved in volunteering today, and any other day check out DoSomething.org or VolunteeringAmerica.gov.
What are you doing for 9/11?