In this age of change and discontinuity, America faces challenges that are unprecedented, and the need “to build a new foundation for economic growth” is imperative. This summer, President Obama calls on all of us to participate in community service.

A new platform — United We Serve — will engage Americans in addressing community needs in education, health, energy and the environment, and community renewal. United We Serve aims to expand the impact of existing organizations by engaging new volunteers and also encourages volunteers to develop their own "do-it-yourself"projects with friends, family, and neighbors.

With the help ofAmerica, the hope is that United We Serve will grow into a "sustained, collaborative and focused effort to promote service as a way of life for all Americans."

Serve.gov is the online resource President Obama recommends to Americans interested in volunteer opportunities and includes ideas for the "do-it-yourself" projects like creating a community garden or reading to children at the local library.

Watch President Obama’s address to the country here: Serve.gov

This is a step to move America "from success to significance," as Peter Drucker says.