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AmeriCorps, Clinton Foundation Host Summit for the Future of National Service

NonProfit PRO

26, Bill Clinton and AmeriCorps will convene at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, for a summit for the future of national service. The summit marks the 30th anniversary of the National and Community Trust Act of 1993. On Thursday, Oct.

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National Service Programs Provide a Powerful Return on Investment

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps released the results from four new return-on-investment (ROI) studies that estimate the value of benefits its programs generate per dollar invested. Each study helps AmeriCorps communicate the value of its programs to relevant stakeholders.

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185,000 Americans to be Recruited for 9/11 and MLK Days of Service and Volunteer Generation Fund

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps announced 45 organizations who have been awarded federal grants to support the Volunteer Generation Fund and Days of Service awards. More than $13 million will create service opportunities, recruit volunteers and encourage Americans to participate in the country’s two national days of service.

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Report Highlights State-Level Encouragement of National Service, Volunteerism

NonProfit PRO

More Perfect released its "State Innovations in National Service & Volunteering" report, highlighting the case for volunteerism.

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AmeriCorps Launches 9/11 Day Search Tool for Nonprofit Service Opportunities

NonProfit PRO

A new search tool makes it easier for volunteers to find local causes participating in the annual Sept. 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

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A Helpful (Unofficial) Digital Training Guide for New AmeriCorps Members

Whole Whale

Just to be clear from the beginning of this guide, Whole Whale is not directly affiliated or funded by AmeriCorps (though there are alumni on our staff), but we ARE huge fans of the program. When a volunteer or new employee jumps into a new role that requests digital expertise, there is a natural learning curve that must be climbed.

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Value of volunteer time rose nearly 5 percent in 2020

Candid

Independent Sector has announced that the estimated value of a volunteer hour in the United States reached $28.54 Bureau of Labor Statistics and uses data from AmeriCorps on volunteer hours. According to the Value of Volunteer Time, volunteers typically contribute nearly $200 billion to U.S. percent, in 2019.