What, Sinbad Wasn’t Available?

National Volunteer Week begins Monday, and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington will gather in D.C. for a photo op and kick-off event. As is customary, organizers have gathered some star power to add luster to the festivities and try to attract more media attention.

The stars who will be there? Actor Stephen Baldwin and singer Michael W. Smith.

Stars? More like "stars." Somehow I doubt this gathering will make the cover of next week’s Entertainment Weekly.

Given the very public stance that our celebrity population takes on matters of charity, you’d think that more than a couple of D-listers could be enticed to give up an hour or two of an April Monday to beat the drum for volunteerism. Yes, George Clooney, I’m talking to you. | 501(c)

Tags: National Volunteer Week, Stephen Baldwin, Michael W. Smith, George Clooney