A brief guide to the branches of AmeriCorps

October, 2019 AmeriCorps is your moment to take the path less traveled, to break the status quo, to stop talking about the problem and be the solution. Join AmeriCorps and you can mentor and tutor kids, rebuild a community after disaster, help veterans and work with local communities to alleviate poverty. There are thousands of opportunities to choose from. Within …

How to Recruit an Outstanding Volunteer

October, 2019 Anyone can be a volunteer, but truly outstanding volunteers have several qualities that all volunteer managers should look out for as they build their teams. When you identify people who are a good fit, you’ll accomplish more work and have a great sense of purpose and enjoyment as a result. First, volunteers should be enthusiastic about the mission. …

How to turn your friends into community volunteers

October, 2019 You and your friends go way back. You’ve experienced good times and hardship together, you’ve overcome obstacles and laughed about memories you’ve made together. Now it’s time to put that strong relationship to work through volunteerism. For some people, volunteerism is valuable because it is selfless; an act of supporting those in need by those who have more …