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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies. Chris Coons, addresses this inequity by proposing an increase of the AmeriCorps living allowance to offer greater financial support to all who are willing to serve. The ASU Lodestar Center has operated Public Allies Arizona since 2006. First published on Ozy.com.

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Guest Post: Why it’s worth allowing volunteers to lead (even when it’s uncomfortable)

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Mary Ann Schmook, a 55+ Volunteer Leadership Program participant, presents her project proposal to classmates. A project idea emerged as a volunteer asked if a system existed to promote local volunteer opportunities to the public. Great conversations, connections, energy, and laughter flowed through the room!

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Senator Hillary Clinton at the Service Nation Summit!

Have Fun - Do Good

In 1993, President Clinton formalized national service, like Kennedy did with the Peace Corps, and created AmeriCorps. Since its formation, AmeriCorps has served thousands of organizations and nearly 3/4 of AmeriCorps' members continue to serve after they complete their AmeriCorps service, and often go into public service.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: How to Start a Nonprofit Organization.

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Are there other organizations in the community that do what it is I propose to do? If so: Is what I propose different from what any of them already do? Youll need to determine whether your proposed program fills a specific niche or if its a duplication. So, lets say youve chosen the nonprofit route. Central Ave.