- Brandon Greene of Out the Mouths of Babes - Outtmob shares with us the love he and his mom have for AmeriCorps service: http://wp.me/ppQS5-1lT
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generationOn and Hasbro Children's Fund are seeking nominations for the 2013 Hasbro Community Action Hero Award. This award recognizes five outstanding young volunteers, ages 5 to 18, who demonstrate that you are never too young to make a d...ifference in your local or global community. Awardees will be celebrated for their extraordinary commitment to service at a special recognition event in New York City and will receive a $1,000 educational scholarship.
Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday, February 20 at 5pm EST.See More- RecommendationsSee All
- Eve GrahamI miss AmeriCorp, some of the best days of my lifeon Thursday
- Kathy Leeper Roth BellI can honestly say that it was the most wonderful years of my life. My first assignment was a park in Fairview Heights, IL. A part of me is still there at that park. I worked for 1 1/2 years running a computer center for a Grade School in Belleville, Il, I rfterschool program and ran their summer camp for 2 years. I really hated to leave my kids. I hated leaving AmeriCorp. My daughter had gone to that school 5 years before, it was great giving back to our old community.about 4 months ago
- Emily NyboAmeriCorps was the thing I could have done after finishing college. I gained more experience and learned more than I could have in any entry-level job. I also was able to become engaged in my community in way nothing else would have enabled.2 · about 8 months ago
- Paul R SmithOne of the great things I've done in my life.22 · about 10 months ago
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Alums, be heard! Tell nonprofits how Millennials want to volunteer, donate and lead. Complete a brief survey and share your opinions.- LikesSee All
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- Habitat for Humanity DeKalb County, GAHome Improvement · Housing Assistance Service
- Tallahassee Chapter of Americorps AlumsNon-Profit Organization
- AmeriCorps NCCC Southwest RegionGovernment Organization
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Alums, ever pondered what you might do if an unexpected speed bump popped up along the winding roads of your life? Don't fret - This month's installment of Financial Wellness by Quicken Loans is a one-stop shop for all the information you m...ay need when determining how a certain situation may affect your finances.
Review the guide to help clear up any confusion during uncertain times in your life after AmeriCorps, and don't forget: Their Mortgage Insiders Home Loan Specialists are always here to help!See More- Harris Wofford, thank you for inspiring us to serve. Here he is with Barack Obama receiving the second highest civilian award in the United States - Presidential Citizens Medal. Congratulations!
- Congratulations to Harris Wofford who will receive the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal today! His incredible lists of accomplishments range from helping to launch Peace Corps, former CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, former Senator of Pennsylvania, Civil Rights Activist, and so much more!
Watch him receive the award live at 11:10 a.m. EST at WhiteHouse.gov/live AmeriCorps Alums shared a link.
Now that you have served domestically in AmeriCorps, have you ever wondered what it would be like to serve internationally through the Peace Corps?
This month's webinar will introduce you to the Peace Corps and discuss the ins and outs of ...life in the Peace Corps, from the application process to a day in the life of a Peace Corps member. We hope you will join us on Wednesday, Feb. 20th at noon ET for an exciting chance to learn more about serving as a Peace Corps member.See More- For Valentine's Day, AmeriCorps Alums share what they Ameri-Love the most about having served in AmeriCorps: http://wp.me/ppQS5-1lJ
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Yesterday, Barack Obama game his State of the Union address, covering many critical issues to our country's future. The White House will be taking and answering questions submitted on YouTube to be answered on Thursday's Fireside Google+ Ha...ngout. We made one and we'll need your votes to ensure that it gets asked during the 4:50PM ET broadcast!
Please watch, vote for, and share the video with your networks and let's have the President share with us his plans to expand national service!See MoreAmeriCorps Alums shared a link.
With Valentine's Day coming up, we're sharing out one of our most popular blog posts from 2012 - 5 Reasons to Date an AmeriCorps Alum! http://wp.me/ppQS5-Qt
What other reasons would make Alums great dating partners?- Lindy, a Citizen Schools Alum and 2012 Teach For America Corps Member, shares how she used service to harness her personal passion to help drive transformation in her students: http://wp.me/ppQS5-1lz
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Our February Career Newsletter came out today and this month, we're featuring newsletter Sponsor SIT Graduate Institute and their new scholarship program for alumni of AmeriCorps, information on how Alums can apply to be part of Points of Light's Civic Accelerator, tips about the Non Competitive Eligibility of AmeriCorps VISTA - Volunteers In Service To America, and more!
Take a look at the new look of the newsletter now!- A quote we LIKE from last night's Voices for National Service "Friends of National Service" event:
"Volunteerism is the backbone of our neighborhoods, our communities, our state, and our nation." - Sally Ganem, First Lady of Nebraska and honorary chairperson of ServeNebraska - The Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission AmeriCorps Alums shared a link.
Do you know an individual Alum or group of Alums who are inspiring change through volunteerism and service? Recognize their good work by submitting a nomination for the Points of Light Daily Point of Light Award!
http://www.pointsoflight.org/programs/recognition/dpolAmeriCorps Alums shared a link.
We're excited to celebrate National Service as part of tonight's Voices for National Service and The Corps Network Friends of Service event! Among the champions of service tonight, we'd like to congratulate Delegate Heather Mizeur of Montgomery County, Maryland on receiving the Citizen Service Award!
Follow #friendsofservice on Twitter tonight starting at 6:30 PM ET to keep up with all the event's happenings in DC!- February Career Newsletter Sponsor, SIT Graduate Institute, has announced it will match the Segal AmeriCorps Education award up to $5,500 and waive the application fee for all AmeriCorps Alums. Learn more about their new scholarship to AmeriCorps alumni: http://wp.me/ppQS5-1lb
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Does your city have a Mayor for Service? Corporation for National and Community Service share how you can get yours involved with the first ever Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 9, 2013!AmeriCorps Alums shared a link via Spredfast.
Alums, have you submitted a nomination for the 2013 Hasbro Community Action Hero Award yet? Nominations will be accepted through February 20, 2013 at 5pm EST. Nominate an amazing youth doing service today! http://bit.ly/WBlgM8AmeriCorps Alums shared a link.
Former CEO of Corporation for National and Community Service Harris Wofford will be honored by President Barack Obama with 2012 Citizens Medal. His service career spans decades - including Peace Corps, US Senator of Pennsylvania, President of Bryn Mawr College, advisor to MLK, Assistant to President Kennedy, etc. Congratulations to a true champion of service!- Happy National Girl Scout Cookies Day, Alums! If you started your service career as a part of Girl Scouts, share with us in the comments!
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DC Alums and DC AmeriCorps Network/DC AmeriCorps Alums, register now for Voices for National Service's 10th Annual Friends of National Service Awards Reception on February 11, 2013!- "If every person aged 25 and older meets and…the first question is, ‘Where did you serve, what did you do?’ If that’s the start of the
conversation, I think it would be really powerful.” - General Stanley McChrystal
As Alums, we definitely LIKE that quote. Imagine if Americans all took part in national public service. - Pittsburgh Cares Alum and SponsorChange.Org CEO Raymar Hampshire shares how his venture helps Millennials do good and do well: http://wp.me/ppQS5-1ll
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Alums, tax day is coming up soon! Whether you’re getting a return back or owing money from using your Ed award all at once, Alums will help make the process easier through our FREE FILING partnership with The Beehive for federal and state taxes for people who’ve made under $57,000 in 2012. Don’t delay and make sure you file by April 15!AmeriCorps Alums shared a link.
We know there are some innovative Alums out there! Be sure to apply for Round 2 of The White House Presidential Innovation Fellows by March 17th!- AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 was welcomed into multiple campuses this week! NCCC Alums, what advice would you offer to these new members and future Alums?
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It's time to nominate an outstanding Alum, individual, or AmeriCorps program for the America's Service Commissions 2013 Innovation and Leadership Awards! Who will you nominate?- Coast to Coast - Alums are a Pretty Awesome Bunch! Learn about how an AmeriCorps Alums Connecticut Alum served alongside our AmeriCorps Alums Los Angeles: wp.me/ppQS5-1kY
- generationOn and Hasbro Children's Fund are seeking nominations for the 2013 Hasbro Community Action Hero Award. This award recognizes five outstanding young volunteers, ages 5 to 18, who demonstrate that you are never too young to make a difference in your local or global community. Awardees will be celebrated for their extraordinary commitment to service at a special recognition event in New York City and will receive a $1,000 educational scholarship.
Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday, February 20 at 5pm EST: http://bit.ly/14Qk2PO - Ameri-Love is in the air! What did you LIKE most from your AmeriCorps service?
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Alums, we needs your opinion! We are participating in a nationwide study to assess the current perceptions, attitudes and preferences of Millennials. Please take a few minutes to complete a survey which will help nonprofits like us understand the needs and preferences of Millennials.- We've partnered with IPSL for a brand new, yearlong educational partnership for Alums! Learn more about the unique graduate program opportunities: http://wp.me/ppQS5-1kK
- Regardless of who wins the Superbowl, we think both our AmeriCorps Alums & Members: San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and AmeriCorps Alums Baltimore are champions of service!
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Throwing a Superbowl party this weekend? Learn how you can make it do more good!AmeriCorps Alums shared a link via Spredfast.
Alums, Do you know an organization outside of the United States that is doing great work mobilizing volunteers and making positive changes in their community? Connect them to Points of Light so they can get the recognition they deserve! http://bit.ly/Y0DHWO.AmeriCorps Alums shared a link.
As we announced in our January Newsletter, we've been hard at work bringing to YOU a brand new AmeriCorps Alums website! Pardon our dust, but check out some of the new changes we've made and let us know what you'd like to see on the homepage!
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Which city would win in a friendly AmeriCorps Service Superbowl between AmeriCorps Alums & Members: San Francisco Bay Area Chapter vs AmeriCorps Alums Baltimore?- As part of Black History Month, we'll be sharing inspiring stories from Black and African American alumni of AmeriCorps throughout February. Learn about Tomika Anderson, a two-term AmeriCorps Alum having served with Youth Volunteer Corps and current AmeriCorps Program Manager at Playworks: http://wp.me/ppQS5-1kw
- Learn about what our Chapters did in cities all across the country on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service! - http://wp.me/ppQS5-1kk
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Way to kick off an exciting month to come in New Orleans: Congrats to our NOLA AmeriCorps Alums on winning a $5000 grant from Drew Brees Dream Foundation and Companies With A Mission!- It's the last day of January! What are you most looking forward to in the short month of February?
- We LIKE this AmeriCorps Inspiration Board that an Alum has in his office! Do you have memorabilia from your service that you keep in your work place?
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Early Bird Registration for 2013 National Conference on Volunteering and Service is now open! Will we see you in Washington DC this June for Conference?- NACHC Community HealthCorps Program Officer and AmeriCorps Alums National Advisory Council Member Bethany Hamilton shares with us on how she was inspired at Points of Light's America's Sunday Supper on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: http://wp.me/ppQS5-1k3
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If you missed missed our "Introduction to LinkedIn" Professional Development Webinar this afternoon, listen to the recorded call now!- Can't make it to today's webinar "Introduction to LinkedIn"? Comment below with your questions and we'll ask it during the call for you!
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