Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonJoe Biden looks to expand election battleground into Trump country Biden leads Trump by 12 points among Catholic voters: poll The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden goes on offense MORE on Friday announced plans for a new National Service Reserve program designed to encourage volunteering among young Americans.



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"Studies have shown that millennials are particularly interested in volunteerism and are looking for ways to contribute to their communities," the campaign statement said.

"I believe one of the jobs of the president is to encourage more service. To help more Americans answer President Kennedy's call. You know it, 'Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,' " the Democratic presidential nominee said during a campaign event at Fort Pierce, Fla.According to the Clinton campaign, the National Service Reserve seeks to "allow young Americans to serve their communities and their country.""The Reserve will provide a vehicle for the sense of civic ownership and responsibility that Clinton has felt throughout her life, bringing Americans from all backgrounds together in common cause to make a difference where they live," the campaign added.Although the reserve targets the participation of millennials, it is designed to be open to anyone who wants to join.Higher-ranking leaders of the the Reserve will call on its members to assist in ongoing disaster relief efforts and public service projects across the country.Clinton hopes that the Reserve will enlist 5 million people, according to the campaign.The new project is part of her broader initiative to create a culture of public service as president.The former first lady also pledged to expand the AmeriCorps program, increase full-time public service and work with the Republicans to establish healthy relationships between businesses and service organizations.Clinton will seek to reward those who enlist in her National Service Reserve with an opportunity to earn special certifications and "modest stipend based on need."