On December 5, International Volunteer Day, NPCA took the lead in organizing Capitol Hill advocacy and a nationwide action to expand opportunities for global service. Nearly 30 members of the Building Bridges Coalition held meetings and provided information to 300 congressional offices, urging co-sponsorship of the Global Service Fellowship Act. (Pictured left to right: Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Betsy Heckman with Greenforce USA, NPCA Advocacy Coordinator Jonathan Pearson)
The effort has started to yield results with six new co-sponsors of House and Senate legislation. It also was the focal point of a Huffington Post piece by blogger (and Hill Advocacy participant) Jake Brewer.
While the December 5th action day has passed, the work to secure additional co-sponsors continues. Click here for more information and action opportunities.
Contact Advocacy Coordinator Jonathan Pearson (advocacy AT rpcv.org) if you can help with targeted action in your state/region.
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