AmeriCorps’ Post

AmeriCorps Seniors Director Atalaya Sergi shares how her mentor, Mr. Crippens, has been an inspiration behind her national service journey. From Jumpstart to becoming a national director, hear her salute to older Americans who help create pathways for the next generation of leaders. ⤵️

This Memorial Day, we join the nation in honoring the sacrifices of our military service members. Read more from AmeriCorps Senior Advisor for Veteran and Military Family Initiatives John Lira:     As a veteran and AmeriCorps leader, I have witnessed the profound impact an individual's service, no matter the uniform, has on our nation and in our communities. During Memorial Day, I take time to reflect on the brave American troops who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation.    I also express gratitude to the many veterans I have had the privilege of meeting who continue to honor the spirit of our fallen warriors by serving their fellow veterans and military families as AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers. Each year, over 13,000 veteran AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers assist over 290,000 fellow veterans and military families in connecting with the transition assistance and job training, educational opportunities, and accessing the benefits they have earned.    As a veteran, I understand the difficulties associated with transitioning to civilian life. However, veterans return from the military as civic assets and force multipliers in their community, and national service has been a proven pathway for veterans to restore that sense of mission and pride in continuing to serve our country. I've seen firsthand how these veteran leaders leverage AmeriCorps opportunities to use their skills to engage in meaningful missions and transform lives in their community.     All service, by its nature, involves elements of giving or sacrifice of oneself for the greater good of society. As a nation, we must never forget to honor those brave servicemen and women who gave all of themselves for our nation. To our AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers from the veterans and military family communities, thank you for your continued commitment to serving our country. Hear more about the importance of service: Bit.ly/UVoSVeterans #NationalService #MemorialDay #Military #Veteran

During #OlderAmericansMonth, we recognize more than 143K AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who make a difference in our communities every day while addressing one of our nation's most pressing challenges - isolation and loneliness in older adults.     AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith shares how elders have made a positive impact on his life and across communities. Hear his salute to older Americans ⤵️ and learn more: AmeriCorps.gov/Seniors #AmeriCorps30 #NationalService #Inspiration #OlderAdults #Volunteerism

🚨AANHPI Heritage Month Event🚨Tuesday, May 21 | 3 p.m. ET     Celebrate the diversity of the #AANHPI community with AmeriCorps! Join AmeriCorps staff and members as they discuss the importance of self-identity and how national service lifts up our AANHPI communities.     Register now: Bit.ly/AANHPIMay24    #AANHPIHeritageMonth #AAPI #Careers 

Today, on Mental Health Action Day, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith joined Pinterest, Schultz Family Foundation, and national service partners to launch the Youth Mental Health Corps.      The nation’s current mental health crisis was exacerbated because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions in routines and relationships led to increased social isolation, anxiety, and learning loss, which have particularly impacted our nation's youth. With one in three high school students and half of female students reporting persistent feelings of hopelessness, the Youth Mental Health Corps is an addition that will support AmeriCorps' efforts to eliminate barriers to mental health.      The innovative new program will deploy hundreds of AmeriCorps members across eleven states to serve as navigators in schools and community organizations, helping them kickstart their careers. Young adults serving as AmeriCorps members in YMHC will gain hands-on experience, develop skills, receive an education award, and obtain a credential while filling critical gaps in the mental health workforce and care delivery system. Learn more: Bit.ly/YMHC       #MentalHealthAwareness #NationalService #Careers #Volunteer Axios

AmeriCorps Seniors Director Atalaya Sergi joins the nation in celebrating Older Americans Month. During AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary, we recognize the hundreds of thousands of older volunteers who serve with AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors, addressing our community's needs. Older volunteers share their wisdom and dedication to make a difference in communities, supporting our nation's students, caregivers, organizations, veterans and military families, and much more.   Learn more: AmeriCorps.gov/Seniors    #AmeriCorps30 #OlderAmericansMonth #Volunteerism #OlderAdults

🚨Reimagining Cradle-to-Career Solutions through Service🚨Tuesday, May 14 | 3:30 p.m. ET AmeriCorps State and National Director Sonali Nijhawan joins The EdRedesign Lab to discuss how national service provides cradle-to-career place-based solutions for young people and families.     Learn more and register to join ⤵️ 

During Public Service Recognition Week, we're grateful to our AmeriCorps teams and staff who are committed to moving our mission forward and helping national service make a difference in our communities every day.      Meet a few of our teams and find out how they make every day #GovPossible:   1⃣ The AmeriCorps team's unwavering commitment led the way to the launch of AmeriCorps NCCC Forest Corps. With the first cohort of members beginning their service this summer, Forest Corps is the first major interagency partnership under the American Climate Corps.  2⃣ AmeriCorps' Office of Information Technology team keeps our agency cybersecure every day. Their efforts continue to help enhance our technology and operations.  3⃣ AmeriCorps' Office of Human Capital Personnel Security team ensures the smooth transition and onboarding of our staff members. The team of four allows us to get things done for AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers.     Thank you for #GettingThingsDone!     #NationalService #Volunteerism #PSRW 

Our nation's teachers and national service members commit to empowering students every day. AmeriCorps alum Kelly served with Reading Assist in Wilmington, Delaware, to support teachers' curriculums and tutor students.     Through her service, Kelly was able to kickstart her career, working as a first-grade teacher where she once served. This Teacher Appreciation Week, join us in saying thank you to our teachers and national service members dedicated to helping students succeed!    U.S. Department of Education #NationalService #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TeacherAppreciation #Education #Careers

AmeriCorps joins the nation in recognizing the 20M+ public servants from coast to coast who make the impossible possible. Hear more from AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith and follow along as we spotlight our staff committed to helping national service make a difference in our communities every day.    #NationalService #Volunteerism #PSRW #GovPossible