AmeriCorps

At AmeriCorps, we recognize that a legacy of bipartisan leaders helped build the foundation for national service and volunteerism, uniting Americans across divides under a shared purpose of lifting up our communities. Thank you to President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush for joining our 30th anniversary celebrations and recognizing our members, volunteers, and alumni's service.    Bit.ly/June30RC George W. Bush Presidential Center #AmeriCorps30 #NationalService #Volunteerism

From AmeriCorps member to AmeriCorps leader, P-12 Education Advisor Terra Wallin shares how national service helps our nation's students succeed. For 30 years, AmeriCorps and its partners have placed caring, capable people in schools and out-of-school programs to support children and students of all ages. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve as tutors, mentors, post-secondary transition coaches, afterschool program leaders, educators, and more to guide students to long-term success in college, careers, and life. #AmeriCorps30 #NationalService #Volunteerism #Education #Career

Every day, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve in schools to help our nation's students thrive and succeed. From early education to high school, our members and volunteers served as tutors and mentors for the past 30 years to guide students to graduation and prepare them for higher education, careers, and life. Find out how AmeriCorps' efforts expand education opportunities for the nation and those who serve: https://Bit.ly/AC30SPK #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorps30 #NationalService #Volunteer #CareerPathways #Careers

Welcome to AmeriCorps Employers of Service, American Red Cross!     From donors to supporting communities affected by disasters, the American Red Cross donates time, money, and blood. The American Red Cross joins more than 600 organizations representing the public and private sectors that value the skills gained through full-time service. Employers of National Service believe that serving with AmeriCorps and Peace Corps develops leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving experience that make our alums outstanding hires. Learn more: AmeriCorps.gov/Employers.    #Volunteerism #Careers #Employers 

#Spotted: #PublicHealthAmeriCorps joined public health leaders and professionals at the NACCHO 360 Conference last week! Read more from Public Health AmeriCorps Director AJ Pearlman:    Last week, I had the privilege of hearing how AmeriCorps members are not only addressing their community's public health needs but also finding their pathway through service. Together with leaders such as our partner Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Mandy Cohen, we explored how to better support our nation's public health and expand access across the nation while supporting the public health workforce.    It was also exciting to meet and speak with more than 80 AmeriCorps members and alums of Public Health AmeriCorps. I heard from members on the ground who are addressing their community's #PublicHealth needs and how our alums found their career pathways through #NationalService.    After graduating, Clinton’s plans didn’t pan out, and he didn’t know what direction to take. He said, “Public Health AmeriCorps, introducing me to public health, opened my eyes to what public health is, and I realized this is where I’ve been trying to get the whole time. I realized I’ve been working on and off in housing since I was 19, and I have lived experience in housing instability.” Clinton joined AmeriCorps at Ingham County Health Department, and after service, he was hired by Ingham County as a community health worker focusing on housing.      Like Clinton, more than 4,000 AmeriCorps members are helping advance equity in our workforce, public health systems, and communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6X4Kjyv      #Volunteerism #PublicHealth #Careers

#Spotted: AmeriCorps was in New Orleans, Louisiana! From meeting our members, leaders, and champions to presenting the President's Volunteer Service Awards, we had a great time celebrating the power of service. ☑️AmeriCorps board members met our members of SBP, who support disaster recovery efforts nationwide. Founded after Hurricane Katrina, SBP has helped build more than 5,000 homes after disasters so far.  ☑️AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith met our members of Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, who collect recycled oyster shells donated by local restaurants to build reefs and restore the state's eroding coastline.   ☑️AmeriCorps awarded more than $10 million in federal funding to Volunteer Louisiana. Approximately 780 AmeriCorps members will support the state's economic development, education, and conservation efforts through the funding.  ☑️AmeriCorps joined Mayor LaToya Cantrell to present the President's Volunteer Service Award to our members who made a difference in their communities through their commitment to service. Read more: Bit.ly/ACLa    #NationalService #Volunteerism #NOLA #Louisiana

#Shareworthy: We're excited to celebrate the launch of Energy Communities AmeriCorps! As part of President Biden's American Climate Corps, more than 150 AmeriCorps members will help advance economic development, workforce readiness, and environmental remediation across the country. The Energy Communities AmeriCorps will provide opportunities to displaced energy workers, their family members, and young Americans to serve, helping coal communities attract and retain the talent they need to support their economic development goals.     Learn more:  Bit.ly/ECARelease    #NationalService #Volunteerism #News #Program #Careers 

AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith shares his reflection on a recent The Washington Post article, "America should make it easier for young people to serve their country": As the Washington Post editorial board noted, “People see the benefits of serving their country, whether it be through the military or helping out at their local soup kitchen. But the costs of doing so can be high.” National service is a triple win. National service strengthens communities and transforms the lives of not only the individuals served, but the members who serve while in communities across the country – urban and rural –Americans of all demographics provide on-the-ground support to critical community programs such as schools, food banks, homeless shelters, health centers, youth organizations, veterans’ facilities, and more. I've had the honor of meeting our members, volunteers, and alums from coast to coast, who have transformed their lives through service, like Heather in Las Vegas, Nevada, who was laid off from her job as a hotel housekeeper during the COVID-19 pandemic. She didn't have a high school degree and became a stay-at-home mom. Her son enrolled in the mobile pre-K center, and when she saw how beneficial it was for him, she started getting involved as a parent. She had limited options when she began looking for a job, but through the mobile pre-K, she learned about AmeriCorps and joined. She discovered a passion for teaching, and after mentioning she was interested in going back to school, her AmeriCorps site supervisor helped her get the resources and support that enabled her to obtain her GED, and today, she continues to work in classrooms. I also think of our alum David, who served with AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program in Detroit, Michigan, before finding his career as a police officer. David was studying criminal justice and psychology when he decided to join AmeriCorps because it offered a different approach to public safety. Unlike law enforcement, he was intrigued by the approach to decreasing crime by increasing public safety. Since graduating and joining the police force, David continues to mentor at-risk youth, provide them with occupational, vocational, and educational resources, and have round table discussions on character development and leadership principles every week. He credits national service as instrumental in his personal and professional development. Since 1993, AmeriCorps has been and will be committed to expanding #NationalService opportunities to transform the lives of not only our communities but also those who serve. https://lnkd.in/eBk-uzKC

We are excited to announce more than $76M in funding for Public Health AmeriCorps! With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health AmeriCorps will continue building the capacity of the public health workforce through service, including programs addressing mental health, chronic disease prevention, and public health readiness.    Hear more from CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen on how AmeriCorps members across the nation provide essential public health services to communities in need. Bit.ly/PHAGrant24    #PublicHealth #Careers #NationalService #Volunteerism 

#Shareworthy: AmeriCorps welcomes the first class of AmeriCorps NCCC Forest Corps! This inaugural group of 80 dedicated individuals will lead the charge in forest management, wildfire prevention, and ecological restoration across the nation as part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps.     Forest Corps is an innovative program established with the USDA Forest Service and AmeriCorps to address the wildfire crisis and provide young adults with the skills and experiences needed for future leadership roles in natural resource management, forest health, and climate resilience. Read more: Bit.ly/ACCForestCorps    #NationalService #Careers #Volunteerism