Barack Obama's Presidential Inaugural Committee created USAservice.org, a Web site to connect people with volunteer opportunities. The site's initial focus was on encouraging people to volunteer on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The site, which was unveiled Jan. 9, 2009, allows organizations to post service projects. Volunteers can easily search the projects to find one that meets their time and talents. The volunteers then sign up online and enter their contact information.

The site will continue in some form after the King holiday, according to information on its "Frequently Asked Questions" page.

"The goal is for MLK Day to reignite the American tradition of service and volunteerism and to that end the current call to action is viewed as a starting point. Details on how to stay active in the future will be coming soon," the site said.

While we wait to see what comes next, we're updating this promise to In the Works.