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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.

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New Report Illuminates How Local Governments are Leveraging AmeriCorps, Service Year Programs as Key Strategy to Tackle Emerging Needs

America's Service Commissions | Jan. 26, 2022

Governors, state legislators, and municipal leaders are leveraging, incentivizing, maximizing, and expanding AmeriCorps and national service in their states to meet critical community needs while also attracting and retaining talent. Read more on ASC.

Marymount Alumnus Michael D. Smith Confirmed as New CEO of AmeriCorps

Jasmine Pelaez
Marymount University | Jan. 25, 2022

“Going forward, AmeriCorps will continue to focus on harnessing the power of service to ensure we build back better,” Smith said. “As MU Saints know, volunteers get as much out of service as those that are being served.” Read more from Marymount University.

AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith on Importance of Public Service

Aisha Mills
“AMplified” BNC News | Jan. 17, 2022

Last month, the U.S. Senate confirmed Michael D. Smith as head of AmeriCorps, which invests over $800 million in service grants and deploys 250,000 members and volunteers a year to help improve lives and communities. Watch on BNC News.

Michael D. Smith on National Service and Volunteerism

CSPAN's Washington Journal | Jan. 16, 2022

AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith talked about the 2022 Martin Luther King Day of Service and the importance of national service and volunteerism. Watch on CSPAN.

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