Obama says he will double the size of the Peace Corps from 7,800 volunteers to 16,000 by its 50th anniversary in 2012. “We will create new opportunities for all of us to serve,” Obama said on Wednesday. He has also proposed:

• Expand AmeriCorps from its current 75,000 positions to 250,000, with new units to deal with education, clean energy, health care and homeland security.
• Expand service programs involving retired people and anyone over 55.
• Set goals for middle school and high school students to give 50 hours a year of public service, and for college students to serve 100 hours a year.

(via wdsu.com)