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As the most active online network for volunteering -- VolunteerMatch
recently marked its 2,000,000th volunteer referral -- the Internet nonprofit
continues to draw more and more people to volunteering.

Stronger Technology, Front-to-Back
In addition to the obvious visible enhancements with the new version of
VolunteerMatch, many significant improvements have been made to the
behind-the-scenes technology foundation, as well. The organization offers a variety of
online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business
leaders committed to civic engagement. We are eager to build our relationship and
involve even more people in the fight against MS.

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Some of the changes to
VolunteerMatch intended to more effectively promote volunteer service include:

Fresh Look + Feel
With important upgrades to the overall layout, and a more user-friendly
design, the new version of VolunteerMatch is intended to be both easier on the
eyes and easier to navigate. For nonprofits, new
resources including "Contact Manager" make it easier for charitable
organizations to manage staff turnover and keep volunteer listings active and
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VolunteerMatch also offers a number of enhancements to the account tools
nonprofits and volunteers have already come to rely upon, including "Email
Opportunity Alerts" and the "Community Leader" program, which offers an
extended suite of account services for participating nonprofits.I.
Through its 50-state network of chapters, the National MS Society now lists
more than 200 volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch, and already
reports an increase in volunteer signups and activity.

AmeriCorps members serve through more than 2,100 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations.

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The new site puts a fresh face on volunteering,
featuring the real stories of volunteers and volunteer coordinators, and
complements the release of VolunteerMatch's new public service campaign,
"Inner Beauty," which celebrates the volunteer spirit.

Simpler Navigation, Stronger Connections
VolunteerMatch's reorganized site now helps nonprofits and volunteers more
easily access the information they need to get involved .

Just in time for National MS Awareness
Week, March 13-17, VolunteerMatch and the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society have teamed up to recruit volunteers to join the fight against MS. "We rely on
the support of volunteers and are encouraged by VolunteerMatch's ability to
engage effective volunteers.

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About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the
devastating effects of MS.

Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy
can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many
people with multiple sclerosis.

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Founded in 1946, the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society supports more MS research, offers more services for people with MS,
provides more professional education programs, and furthers more MS
advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world.

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The cleaner interface
places full-featured volunteer search tools on the home page , giving everyone
interested in volunteering quicker access to the volunteer opportunities in
their neighborhoods. Some of the helpful new functionalities
include "Group Invite" for volunteers, enabling anyone to invite friends,
coworkers or family members to volunteer opportunities.

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Both VolunteerMatch and the National MS Society share a commitment to
engaging volunteers in meaningful, rewarding volunteer opportunities.org.

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In addition, volunteers are now asked to register with VolunteerMatch in
order to express interest in a volunteer opportunity.
Registration also offers volunteers access to a number of excellent tools and
resources available on VolunteerMatch, all designed to save time and improve
functionality.

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AmeriCorps is a network of United States national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.

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"VolunteerMatch works, and it works well!" said Kristen LeForce, community
development manager at the Lone Star Chapter of the National MS Society.

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VolunteerMatch is the recipient of
Webby Awards for "Activism" and "Services," and has been recognized for its
accomplishments by The White House, M.
"Just today I got an email from a group of 40 co-workers looking to make a
difference in their community and who want to volunteer at our chapter's MS
150 Bike Tour.

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"VolunteerMatch now does this better than ever
before, and we are confident that we will be even more successful at fostering
volunteerism nationwide. To
learn more about additional MS Awareness Week activities, visit
www. VolunteerMatch offers a variety of online
services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business
leaders committed to civic engagement, welcomes millions of visitors
annually, and has emerged as the preferred volunteer recruiting service for
nearly 40,000 nonprofit organizations throughout the United States.

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PRESS RELEASE VolunteerMatch and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Partner to Engage Volunteers in the Fight Against MS

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This 'match' fills a vital need and is welcome support."

About MS Awareness Week

To put a face on MS and educate the public about a disease whose hallmark
is unpredictability and whose symptoms range from numbness and tingling to
complete paralysis, the National MS Society has designated March 13-17,
2006 MS Awareness Week.msawarenessweek.

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Nonprofit Refines Online Service with Improvements to Layout and
User-Friendliness

SAN FRANCISCO, VolunteerMatch has launched a new
and improved version of its popular web site, offering clearer navigation and
more powerful search tools.
(Photo: http://www. The organization also offers
professional business services to support corporations committed to managing
successful community involvement programs.
VolunteerMatch is recognized for leveraging the Internet to make it easier
than ever before for volunteers and nonprofits to come together on behalf
of community needs.

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"Partnering with VolunteerMatch will introduce millions of new volunteers
to the importance of the MS cause.

For a term of service with AmeriCorps, members can earn an education award up that can be used for student loan repayment and school tuition.

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Registration is free,
and helps ensure that accurate and reliable information is exchanged between
volunteers and nonprofits , preserving the integrity and reliability of the
VolunteerMatch service, and resulting in stronger volunteer connections.

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VolunteerMatch Offers New Design and Functionality for Popular Volunteering Web Site

About VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch is a leader in the nonprofit world dedicated to helping
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newscom. VolunteerMatch welcomes millions of
visitors a year and has become the preferred volunteer recruiting service for
more than 30 ,000 nonprofit organizations.T, the Smithsonian Institution and
most recently as the Grand Prize winner of the 2004 Yale-Goldman Sachs
Foundations nonprofit business plan competition. Talk to your health care professional and
contact the National MS Society at www.

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The freshly designed site makes it easier for
volunteers to find opportunities that match their interests, and more
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"To us, there is nothing more important than bringing volunteers and
nonprofits together to address community needs," said Deborah Dinkelacker,
president of VolunteerMatch.

New + Improved Tools
Improvements to VolunteerMatch now include a number of new tools for
volunteers and nonprofits, too.

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About VolunteerMatch

VolunteerMatch the national nonprofit dedicated to helping everyone find a
great place to volunteer.

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The upgrades to
VolunteerMatch's software platform and underlying site architecture ensure the
most reliable, stable and efficient network of volunteer information available
anywhere. The Society is committed to providing volunteer
opportunities that fill the volunteer's need for a meaningful and rewarding
experience, and the organizations requirement for dedicated people to get
needed work done. It will also connect the Society to
talented and committed individuals and groups with skills that can advance
our mission to end the devastating effects of MS," said Joyce Nelson,
President and CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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To experience the new and improved version of VolunteerMatch, visit
http://www. Come face to face with MS at www.