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AP: Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation
Thalia Beaty | Nov. 19, 2024
From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers have come back after the pandemic.
Sarah D. Sparks
Education Week | October 31, 2022
Intensive tutoring is considered one of the most effective ways to help students recover lost academic ground due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. In support of this, President Biden has pledged to leverage AmeriCorps to bring in an additional 250,000 new tutors and mentors to U.S. schools during the next three years. Read more on Education Week.
Tom Temin
Federal News Network | October 26
The COVID-19 pandemic stretched the health care community to the limits, underscoring the need to further enhance public health resources across the country. AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith joins Tom Temin on the Federal Drive to discuss how Public Health AmeriCorps will support the recruitment, training and development of the next generation of public health leaders. Listen to more on the Federal News Network.
KCRG Staff
KCRG | October 20, 2022
People from eastern Iowa, including nine AmeriCorps members serving with the American Red Cross, are traveling to Fort Myers, Florida to help in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Read more on KCRG.
Diane Quest
Thrive Global | October 19, 2022
Diane Quest, Chief External Affairs Officer at Points of Light, highlights some of their favorite TED Talks about civic engagement. The speakers in each of these talks brings their own unique perspective to demonstrate a different facet of each Points of Light’s Civic Circle element. Read more on Thrive Global.
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