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Welcome Chris, Jenna, and future blog contributors
Submitted by servicewire on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 10:19
I’d like to introduce myself and the new NCCC Development and Technology Coordinator Genevieve “Jenna” Rosengren. This spring the two of us will helping out around the AmeriCorps Alums office. I am a NCCC Alum from the Denver campus and Jenna a NCCC Alum from Sacramento. Three cheers for interns and new staff members! It’s very exciting to once again be part of [...]
Conference Scholarships Announced
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 13:25
Would you like to go to the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in NYC this year? Can’t afford to pay the registration fee? Well, check this out- NCVS has just announced the application process for conference scholarships here.
Things to note: the application is due by April 3 and it doesn’t pay for lodging and airfare. [...]
Celebrate AmeriCorps Week 2010 with AmeriCorps Alums
Submitted by servicewire on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 11:42
National AmeriCorps Week recognizes and celebrates those who have served in, staffed or managed an AmeriCorps program and the organizations and communities who support National Service! Join our celebration!
This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the first class of AmeriCorps volunteers that President Clinton swore in to service. And this year, AmeriCorps Alums is offering 5 [...]
The Corporation’s New CEO
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 13:46
Here’s a new video, just released by the Corporation for National and Community Service!
On his first day in office, Patrick Corvington, the new CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, speaks about his background in the nonprofit sector and the unprecedented opportunity to address the nation’s challenges by expanding service and volunteering in [...]
Nominate a Fellow Alum or Friend
Submitted by servicewire on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 18:54
AmeriCorps Alums, did you know that we are fast approaching the first anniversary of the passage of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act? This is the most comprehensive and expansive service legislation since Franklin Roosevelt’s Presidency!
In celebration of this Act that is changing the face of volunteerism in America – and in honor of the [...]
Senate Confirms New CEO of the Corporation
Submitted by servicewire on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 18:45
Hear ye, hear ye! The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Patrick Corvington by unanimous consent yesterday to be the new Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Corvington, a recognized expert on nonprofit management and leadership, joins the agency at a time marked by unprecedented [...]
Volunteering Up Amid Tough Economic Times
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 15:03
Historically February is the toughest month for nonprofits to recruit volunteers and volunteer leaders. However, throughout the past year, Americans have answered President Obama’s call to service like never before and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) there was a significant increase in the number of volunteers and the volunteer rate in 2009.
According to the [...]
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Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 17:00
AmeriCorps Helps Mobilize Largest Volunteer Turnout in Extreme Makeover History
Submitted by servicewire on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 12:58
Watch tonight! AmeriCorps Helps Mobilize Largest Volunteer Turnout in Extreme Makeover History
It all started with a text message to a friend. Kyle Kraus from David Homes sent Joshua Randle from Western New York AmeriCorps this: “Extreme Makeover Home Edition coming to do a house in Buffalo. You in?….can you bring volunteers?” Randle’s response, [...]
5 Things You Can Do For Haiti
Submitted by servicewire on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 16:54
As the world reacts massively and quickly to the earthquake devastation in Haiti, you are probably wondering how YOU can do the most good in this first phase of relief. In the immediate phase, what’s needed are donations of money to experienced disaster relief organizations – click here for a great NYT article about why. [...]
