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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 [...]
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 [...]
The First Gathering of VISTAs at the White House – 45 Years Ago Today
Submitted by servicewire on Sat, 12/12/2009 - 14:04
This past week my friend Rich lent me a copy of a book called Warriors for the Poor by William Crook and Ross Thomas, published in 1968, which tells the story of one of our first national service corps, VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America).
For Corps Members: Free or Low-Cost Gift Ideas for People You Love
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 11:55
Alan Khazei, City Year Co-Founder, Running for the Senate in Massachusetts — Election in Two Weeks
Submitted by servicewire on Thu, 11/26/2009 - 03:16
Update, Dec. 9: Although Alan Khazei gained the endorsements of many prominent people and even The Boston Globe, he was defeated at the polls during the Democratic primary Dec. 8th, by Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney General. Khazei won 13 percent of the popular vote during yesterday’s election.
Among the hopefuls to fill Ted Kennedy’s long-held Senate seat is City Year founder Alan Khazei.
Alan Khazei, from his campaign website
Ameri-News Fall 2009
Submitted by servicewire on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 14:22
Our New Look & You
At AmeriCorps Alums, we believe that national service alumni (YOU!) are a force for change when united and empowered for a lifetime of civic leadership. We support you and your cause with service engagements, organizing tools, networking opportunities, national recognition, scholarships and job services. We hope you like our new look [...]
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award News
Submitted by servicewire on Tue, 10/06/2009 - 10:32
From what we here at AmeriCorps Alums are hearing, The Corporation for National and Community Service continues to be highly focused on implementing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The Act made important changes to the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, including increasing the amount of future awards, expanding the available uses [...]
AmeriCorps Announces Video And Photo Contest Winners!
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 09/28/2009 - 17:02
The Corporation for National and Community Service announced the winners of its 2009 AmeriCorps Video and Photo contest before hundreds of program directors gathered at the annual AmeriCorps grantee meeting in Washington D.C. last week. Here’s the video winner!
more about “AmeriCorps Video And Photo Contest“, posted with vodpod
Linda Raynes, a second-year AmeriCorps member serving [...]
