Take Action Now! International Volunteer Day

December 5, 2007

Take Action Now!
Today, join thousands of supporters of the Building Bridges Coalition across the nation urging lawmakers to co-sponsor the Global Service Fellowship Act (H.R. 3698; S. 1464).

Take Action with your Congressman/woman

You can read H.R. 3698 by clicking here.

If you don't know who your Congressman/woman is, click here and go to "Find Your Representative" in the upper left-hand corner of the page.

The following Representatives have already co-sponsored H.R. 3698. If you are contacting them, say "thank you":
Betty McCollum (D-MN) - Lead Sponsor, Steven Cohen (D-TN), William Delahunt (D-MA), Keith Ellison (D-MN), Mike Honda (D-CA), Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), John Lewis (D-GA), Jim McDermott (D-WA), George Miller (D-CA), Donald Payne (D-NJ), Betty Sutton (D-OH).
For all others, take action by phone, email or fax:

Take Action By Phone:

Call the Capitol Hill Switchboard (202-225-3121) and ask to be connected to the office of your Congressman/woman.

Identify yourself as a constituent and leave this message: I'm calling to urge Congressman/woman _______ to become a co-sponsor of House Bill 3698, the Global Service Fellowship Program Act."

Take Action by Email or Fax:

Below is a sample letter you can use in crafting your message. Please personalize and edit if you have time.

You can send an email by using Write Your Representative .

For links to webpage fax and email contacts for your Representatives, click here .

Dear Congressman/woman (insert name):

I urge you to co-sponsor House Bill 3698, the Global Service Fellowship Program Act.

International volunteerism plays an important role in conveying the American values of friendship, understanding and assistance to millions of citizens around the world.

Under this legislation, congressionally appointed fellows could receive a modest stipend to support an overseas volunteer initiative lasting up to one year. The increased engagement with citizens and cultures will improve the lives of many, while enhancing U.S. standing in the world.

H.R. 3698 is a cost-effective and wise investment for our nation. I hope you will support this initiative to maximize the potential for U.S. citizens to serve our nation.

Please co-sponsor the Global Service Fellowship Program Act by contacting the office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum.

Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,
(insert name and address here)

Take Action with your Senators

You can read S. 1464 by clicking here.

The following Senators have already co-sponsored S. 1464. If you are contacting them, say "thank you":
Russ Feingold (D-WI) - Lead Sponsor, Robert Casey (D-PA), Thad Cochran (R-MS), Norm Coleman (R-MN), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), George Voinovich (R-OH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI).

For all others, take action by phone, email or fax:

Take Action By Phone:

Call the Capitol Hill Switchboard (202-224-3121) and ask to be connected to the office of your Senator.

Identify yourself as a constituent and leave this message: I'm calling to urge Senator _______ to become a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 1464, the Global Service Fellowship Program Act."

Take Action by Email or Fax:

Below is a sample letter you can use in crafting your message. Please personalize and edit if you have time.

For email and fax contact information for your Senators, click here .

Dear Senator (insert name):

I urge you to co-sponsor Senate Bill 1464, the Global Service Fellowship Program Act.

International volunteerism plays an important role in conveying the American values of friendship, understanding and assistance to millions of citizens around the world.

Under this legislation, congressionally appointed fellows could receive a modest stipend to support an overseas volunteer initiative lasting up to one year. The increased engagement with citizens and cultures will improve the lives of many, while enhancing U.S. standing in the world.

S. 1464 is a cost-effective and wise investment for our nation. I hope you will support this initiative to maximize the potential for U.S. citizens to serve our nation.

Please co-sponsor the Global Service Fellowship Program Act by contacting the offices of Senators Russ Feingold or Norm Coleman.

Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,
(insert name and address here)