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AmeriCorps Week 2009: We’re Counting on You!
The third annual AmeriCorps Week, which
takes place May 9-16, 2009, provides the
perfect opportunity for AmeriCorps members,
alums, grantees, program partners, and
friends to shine a spotlight on the work
done by members—and to motivate more
Americans to serve their communities. Many
events are being planned across the country.
Individuals and organizations with a special
interest in AmeriCorps—especially, members,
programs, and alums—are encouraged to use
their creativity to mark the week in any way
they see fit. The choice is up to you!
What
are YOU doing for AmeriCorps Week?
Here are some tips to get you started:
- Make a
presentation. Speaking to a
school or community group is a great way
to spread the word about AmeriCorps. An
updated version of last year’s kit is on
its way and will be available for
ordering in the spring.
Video Corner
Get inspired for
AmeriCorps Week 2009
by viewing fun
videos about
AmeriCorps,
including winning
entrants from the
past two AmeriCorps
Week Video Contests,
as well as “Getting
Things Done!” a
short video that
reflects the many
ways that our
members and project
sponsors are
addressing critical
needs across
America.
Click here to get
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Produce a
video … or take a picture!
The third annual AmeriCorps Video
Contest will once again take place as
part of AmeriCorps Week. Submissions
will be accepted beginning in May. This
year we’re also adding a Photo Contest
with the same theme: “Getting Things
Done!” . For details on either contest,
or to view wining video entries from
last year,
click here.
- Plan an open house or service
project. AmeriCorps programs can win
local support for the work they do by
organizing a service project, hosting an
open house, or inviting local officials
to become AmeriCorps members for the
day!
- Blog about your AmeriCorps
experience. Use social networking
Internet sites to talk about your
AmeriCorps experience and to spread the
word about AmeriCorps Week. Don't
forget to add an
AmeriCorps Week widget or banner ad
to your site as well!
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