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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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How national service changed my life, and could change yours

Kathy A. Megyeri
The Washington Post | September 2, 2024

Kathy Megyeri writes a letter to the editor responding to an article about national service for young people. She shares her experience as an AmeriCorps member in the VISTA program, and advocates for expansion of opportunities for young people to engage in national service. Read more in The Washington Post.

How AmeriCorps Uses Data to Support Communities Through National Service and Volunteerism

On the Evidence
Mathematica | August 28, 2024

In this podcast, Dr. Mary Hyde of AmeriCorps, Scott Richman of Mathematica, and Stephanie Garippa and Diana Gioia of Maggie’s Place, an AmeriCorps grantee discuss the important but complex task of measuring the impact of AmeriCorps. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Let’s Say a Little Bit More About: Building Diverse Coalitions

Tulaine Montgomery
Say More with Tulaine Montgomery | August 21, 2024

Let’s Say a Little Bit More is a three-part podcast miniseries where Tulaine Montgomery dives deep into recurring themes discussed with previous Say More guests. In this episode, she discusses "What Connecting Across Generations Can Teach Us" Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Gen-Z tackles climate change in California’s workforce

Zara Hai
Los Angeles Times High School Insider | August 19, 2024

The younger generations are the most involved in the current climate fight and are taking on environment jobs in the workforce to address the climate crisis that they have grown believing in. Read more on LATimes.com

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