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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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Ontario High School welcomes American Red Cross Club

Antonio Sunseri
Argus Observer | October 5, 2024

The Ontario High School in Ontario Oregon welcomed its American Red Cross Club. Their advisor, Katie Adams, was deployed to North Carolina Oct. 3 to help supervise a shelter for those displaced by hurricane Helene. Read more in Argus Observer.

National service: Developing skills and finding purpose while helping communities thrive

Ramona Schindelheim
Work in Progress Podcast | September 24, 2024

In this episode of Work in Progress, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith shares how taking part in the national service program can help you serve your community, giving you a sense of purpose, while also helping you develop hard and soft career skills. Listen on WorkingNation.

Max Roth shares conversation with Americorps CEO on volunteers in Utah

Max Roth
Fox 13 | September 20, 2024

AmeriCorps CEO, Michael D. Smith, discusses the One Utah Fellowship with news anchor and AmeriCorps alum, Max Roth. Watch on Fox 13.

New partnership teaches youth about wildfires and conservation in Utah

Chris Cherniak, Claire Wiley
KPCW | September 17, 2024

Ken Goodson, director of the National Civilian Community Corps for AmeriCorps, shares details about a new partnership with the U.S. Forest Service that provides people ages 18-26 hands-on experiences in wildfire mitigation, reforestation, conservation and resource management. Listen on KPCW.

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