America Aims to Boost Volunteerism for 250th Birthday Celebration
TheUSSemiquincentennialCommissionislaunchingtheAmericaGivesprogramtoencouragevolunteerismandcommunityservice.
美國建國550週年委員會啟動了「美國奉獻」計劃，旨在鼓勵志願服務和社區服務。
Theprogramisaimedatmakingthe250thbirthdaycelebrationthebiggestyearforvolunteeringinthecountry.
該計畫旨在將建國250週年慶典打造成為全國志工活動規模最大的一年。
Volunteeringrateshavefallenrecentlyandorganizersarelookingtorevitalizeacultureofservice.
近期志工參與率下降，組織者正在尋求重振服務文化。
Only28%ofAmericansvolunteeredtheirtimetocharitableorganizationsthisyear, asperaDecemberNORCpoll.
根據 NORC 12 月的一項民意調查，今年只有 28% 的美國人抽出時間為慈善組織做志工。
Theprogram'sgoalistoencouragelastingcommunityinvolvementbeyond2026andleveragenationalreflectionsonthecountry'sdirection.
該計劃的目標是鼓勵社區在 2026 年以後持續參與，並利用全國對國家發展方向的反思。
FundingcomesfromcongressionalappropriationsandcorporatesponsorslikeWalmartandCoca-Cola.
資金來源包括國會撥款和沃爾瑪、可口可樂等企業贊助商。
Participantsareinvitedtopledgetheirtimeandlogvolunteeringhoursusinganonlinetracker.
參與者可承諾貢獻時間，並透過線上追蹤器記錄志工服務時間。
NonprofitpartnersincludeGirlScoutsoftheUSA, offeringvolunteeringbadgesto1millionyouthmembers.
非營利合作夥伴包括美國女童子軍，為 100 萬名青少年成員提供志工服務徽章。
KeepAmericaBeautifulleadseffortstocleanup250millionpiecesoftrashbyJuly 4.
「保持美國美麗」組織主導清理工作，目標是在7月4日前清理2.5億件垃圾。
JustServe, sponsoredbyTheChurchofJesusChristofLatter-daySaints, isdonatingfoodto250foodbanksthrough250semitrucks.
由耶穌基督後期聖徒教會贊助的 JustServe 正在透過 250 輛半掛卡車向 250 家食物銀行捐贈食物。
Youngvolunteersareakeydemographic, andeffortsarebeingmadetoencouragetheirparticipation.
年輕志工是重要的團體，我們正在努力鼓勵他們參與。
CampaignslikeAmericaGivesaimtoshowthattherearemanywaystovolunteer, bigorsmall.
像「美國捐贈」這樣的活動旨在表明，無論大小，都有許多志願服務的方式。
Theprogramseekstoovercomepolarizationandboostnationalpridethroughthespiritofvolunteerism.
該計劃旨在透過志願精神克服兩極化，增強民族自豪感。
Organizersaimtoengagevolunteersthroughouttheyeartobuildahabitofgivingback, withprizesandspecialeventstoincentivizeparticipation.
主辦單位希望全年都能吸引志工參與，培養他們回饋社會的習慣，並透過獎品和特別活動來激勵參與。
The US Semiquincentennial Commission is launching the America Gives program to encourage volunteerism and community service.
The program is aimed at making the 250th birthday celebration the biggest year for volunteering in the country.
Volunteering rates have fallen recently and organizers are looking to revitalize a culture of service.
Only 28% of Americans volunteered their time to charitable organizations this year, as per a December NORC poll.
The program's goal is to encourage lasting community involvement beyond 2026 and leverage national reflections on the country's direction.
Funding comes from congressional appropriations and corporate sponsors like Walmart and Coca-Cola.
Participants are invited to pledge their time and log volunteering hours using an online tracker.
Nonprofit partners include Girl Scouts of the USA, offering volunteering badges to 1 million youth members.
Keep America Beautiful leads efforts to clean up 250 million pieces of trash by July 4.
JustServe, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is donating food to 250 food banks through 250 semitrucks.
Young volunteers are a key demographic, and efforts are being made to encourage their participation.
Campaigns like America Gives aim to show that there are many ways to volunteer, big or small.
The program seeks to overcome polarization and boost national pride through the spirit of volunteerism.
Organizers aim to engage volunteers throughout the year to build a habit of giving back, with prizes and special events to incentivize participation.
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