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Happy AmeriCorps Week! AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith shares how Americans will recognize and celebrate national service members, volunteers, and alums during the week: Throughout AmeriCorps Week, we celebrate AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who get things done for America and encourage others to follow in their footsteps. Time and time again, we see that when America calls, AmeriCorps answers. AmeriCorps continues to be a force multiplier, bringing diverse individuals and institutions together to tackle some of the nation’s toughest challenges. From supporting students and teachers after the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in our nation’s schools to supporting recovery efforts after some of the country’s most devastating disasters, assisting seniors live independently and age with dignity, and advancing economic opportunity; all while increasing opportunity, racial justice and equity for all – AmeriCorps has continuously demonstrated the power of service for the past three decades. Please join me in continuing to celebrate these accomplishments throughout AmeriCorps Week as we thank those who serve across our country and encourage others to join not just a moment, but a movement. Show off your AmeriCorps gear Thursday on #DayOfTheA and stay tuned for the latest AmeriCorps Week news across all of the AmeriCorps social media channels. #AmeriCorpsWeek #NationalService #Volunteerism

🚨 DEIA Virtual Summit 🚨 Tuesday, April 30 | 12 p.m. ET    Get ready to ignite change at the 2024 ODEIA Virtual Summit! Join our Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility as they dive deep into the dynamic world of strategy, data, and accessibility. Engage with top executives, experience workshops that spark innovation, and connect with ideas that transform. Don't just watch the future unfold—be part of it. This is the event of the year—unmissable, unforgettable, and transformative. Secure your spot now!  Register today: Bit.ly/ODEIASummit     #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorpsVISTA #AmeriCorpsNCCC #Service #Volunteer #DEIA #InnovationInAction #TransformativeIdeas #Data #Equity

Climate change is one of our nation's most pressing challenges today. For the past three decades, AmeriCorps has provided and supported initiatives to fight climate change, conserve natural habitats, and expand service opportunities to create equal access to training, higher education, and high-quality jobs.     Hear more from AmeriCorps NCCC Director on the positive impact made by AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers.     AmeriCorps.gov/Climate    #AmeriCorps30 #EarthMonth #Climate #Careers

🚨 From Jail to Harvard 🚨 Unheard Voices of Service Podcast    Remember AmeriCorps Alum Shani? She’s back and sharing her story on AmeriCorps’ first official podcast, Unheard Voices of Service. Despite roadblocks in her life, Shani invested in herself, attending University of California, Berkeley, and serving with Impact Justice to help young people who face challenges like her. Today, she's completing her master's at Harvard University.      Get ready to be uplifted and inspired by Shani's story. Tune in and listen to her journey: Bit.ly/UnHeardVoices    #AmeriCorps #Podcast #Service #AmeriCorpsVISTA #AmeriCorpsNCCC #Community #NationalService #Volunteer #Nonprofit #AmeriCorpsAlum #AmeriCorpsAlumni #Career #Education  

🚨 Going Beyond the Surface (Aspects of Diversity) 🚨 Thursday, April 18 | 2 p.m. ET    Next week is the third Thursday! Join our DEIA office as they discuss knowledge that will strengthen your ability to navigate the world and community efforts through the exploration of topics such as identity, intersectionality and encouraging an inclusive mindset through open dialogue. You don’t want to miss this one. Register today: bit.ly/G0BeyondAOD    And don’t forget to mark your calendars for our DEIA Virtual Summit on Tuesday, April 30 at 12 p.m. ET. We’ll explore the power of strategy, data, and accessibility! Join us as we feature an executive panel and interactive workshops that will be sure to educate and inspire you. Register here: Bit.ly/ODEIASummit    https://lnkd.in/gevCMRDC 

During AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary, we also celebrate the second anniversary of Public Health AmeriCorps. Read more from Public Health AmeriCorps Director AJ Pearlman:     The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and accelerated the need for a more robust public health workforce. But, throughout the disproportionate impact of the pandemic and social determinants of health in our communities, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers were the boots on the ground, supporting more than 12 million Americans. In April 2022, we announced Public Health AmeriCorps, our historic partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to meet the public health needs of local communities and help rebuild the nation's public health workforce by supporting the recruitment, training, and development of a new generation of leaders. Two years later, I'm grateful for the opportunity to have met more than a few of the nearly 4,000 AmeriCorps members who address our communities' most pressing public health needs every day.     Recently, I spent time with our members serving with Public Health AmeriCorps members at Sinai Community Health Institute in Chicago. More than 20 AmeriCorps members support patients who come into the hospital with various challenges, helping individuals connect to care, navigate the health system, and access any additional resources they need. One member, Candice, shared how she wants to be a public service leader. During her service, Candice established a resource closet at the hospital because she wanted to see the patients leave with the dignity they deserve. Last week, I also celebrated National Public Health Week with American Public Health Association. I heard from members who lived through the community's public health challenges, those who transformed their lives by gaining professional experience through service, and from program supervisors who see how our members create lasting change in the community every day. Through discussions, I had the opportunity to hear the positive impact our members are making. Jennifer, a Recovery Coach with Marshfield Clinic Health System, shared how she started her service journey without any experience in public health, but a passion for helping people was all that was needed to serve.     I'm excited to see how AmeriCorps members like Candice and Jennifer will continue to make a difference in our communities and, in the near future, in the public health workforce.    #PublicHealthAmeriCorps #AmeriCorps30 #Volunteer #WorkforceDevelopment 

Happy two-year anniversary Public Health AmeriCorps! 🎉 🥳 🎊   In 2022, we partnered with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fill the gaps in our public health systems weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, 4,000 AmeriCorps members have served with Public Health AmeriCorps at more than 1,000 sites across the country to meet the health needs of their local communities!     Together, we have advanced more equitable health outcomes, created pathways to good public health jobs for people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, and helped to rebuild the public health workforce with greater representation from the communities it serves.     Public Health AmeriCorps is good for the health of our communities, it’s good for organizations, and it’s good for those who serve. Join us in celebration and read more via the AmeriCorps blog. ➡️ Bit.ly/2YearsPHA    And let us know if you’re currently serving or have served with Public Health AmeriCorps in the comments. ⤵️    #AmeriCorps #PublicHealthAmeriCorps #Service #NationalService #PublicHealth #PublicHealthCareers #PublicHealthJobs #Community #CommunityHealth 

🚨Climate Forward Conference🚨Thursday, April 4 l noon PT  Fighting climate change will take a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach. Now is the moment to roll up our sleeves, have conversations, and resolve to do all we can to bring about lasting change. Join USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future to engage in learning and discussion.     In partnership with BridgeUSA, AmeriCorps introduces a Climate Action Discussion Guide to assist all of us in having productive conversations about climate change. Respectful dialogue combined with national service or volunteerism can bridge our differences. AmeriCorps' Environment Month celebrations during the agency's 30th anniversary is an opportunity to start a dialogue with your neighbors, classmates, friends, family members, national service members, and more to get to know one another more deeply and to leverage this learning for the greater good. Register ⤵️ and learn more: Bit.ly/ClimateGuide24    Service Year Alliance America's Service Commissions Campus Compact American Conservation Coalition The Corps Network    #Environment #ClimateChange #Careers #Volunteer 

For the past three decades, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have treated millions of acres of parks and public land and thousands of miles of trails and rivers to create a greener and cleaner planet. AmeriCorps continues to conserve natural habitats, improve energy efficiency, protect clean air and water, and fight climate change while helping create the next generation of leaders and kickstarting careers in clean energy jobs. Learn more: AmeriCorps.gov/Climate #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorps30 #NationalService #Volunteer #EarthMonth

We had exciting new opportunities to celebrate the agency’s 30th anniversary across the nation in March! Throughout the month, AmeriCorps celebrated our milestones and efforts, as well as our members, volunteers, and alumni for AmeriCorps Week. During the first week of March, AmeriCorps CEO joined U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, national service champions, and leaders at SXSW EDU to discuss how service has been supporting our nation’s education needs for the past 30 years and hear about the impact of Americans who answered President Biden’s call for 250,000 additional people to serve in evidence-based, student support roles. President Biden also announced plans to further support tutors and mentors, highlighting the importance of initiatives like National Partnership for Student Success during his State of the Union address. Read more about our exciting happenings: Bit.ly/MarRecap24 #AmeriCorps30 #NationalService #Education #Volunteer