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January 20th. volunteer opportunities across the country will be available. this is a real good way to get introduced to what volunteering is. sign up and volunteer at the local community. also serve.gov, our national website. you can just put in your zip code and up will pop volunteer opportunities right in your own neighborhood. i always encourage people, ask a friend who you know volunteers or family member, go with them. there's so many needs in our community. help fundraise for a cause you care about. ask your children what interests them. volunteer as a family. >> to that point, right, c...

I'm excited about that today. a pretty big deal. the president wants people to focus on service today. not just around the d.c. around but around the country. those watching, if you want to go on your computer, go to serve.gov, you'll find out all the activities takes place in your town. go out and help a good cause today, alex. >> it is. the president started this four years ago, he's doing it again. i know he really hopes, ron, that this become as tradition on inauguration weekend. isn't he? hoping that? >> reporter: well, not only that, but it's really in place for the martin luther king ho...

not like this. he needs to be put away for a long time. >> i want to go directly to arlington national cemetery where the president and officials have gathered to pay tribute to america's veterans. you're watching veterans gathered there to honor veterans, pay tribute on this very important day at arlington national cemetery. it started the ceremony with a 21-cannon salute that announced the president's arrival to arlington national cemetery. the official party has arrived at the tomb of the unknowns where president obama is escorted by major general liddington of the u.s. army milit...

Go? what is the first call you make? >> i think our website, serve.gov. find organizations to volunteer, figure out what they are good at, what they have a passion for and it can lead to employment. americorps. vista, those programs we run are great opportunities for folks and connect with nonprofits in your community. those are the places to turn to to find those experiences. >> thank you very much. appreciate your time. >> thank you. could your age mean the difference between getting hired or thrown back to the heap of would be employees? we are on the topic of jobs now. a report from the ...