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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. If you are a part of the AmeriCorps network please reach out through our contact us form for a discount on any course or a subscription.

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Book Review: Cause for Change

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Wood, like many Millennials, are trying to find meaning in their work and delaying entry into the traditional workforce. The book gives the example of enrollment numbers in AmeriCorps which are at record numbers, but more importantly talks about how their alumni represent a paradigm shift, an opportunity to harness on-the-ground experience into (..)

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4 Life-Enriching Reasons to Volunteer

Volunteer Hub

A Volunteering in America study, published by AmeriCorps, found that volunteering gives job prospects a 27% advantage over non-volunteers. Are you a nonprofit reviewing your volunteer program? Download our white paper that provides 7 strategic tips for reviewing your volunteer program and provides insights on how to optimize it.

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Paying Volunteers A Stipend: Does It Work?

ASU Lodestar Center

Volunteers received stipend support from several sources, including federal AmeriCorps programs, private foundations and school districts. Stipends in volunteer service: Inclusion, retention, and volunteer benefits, Public Administration Review, 71:6, 850-858. Review of Income and Wealth, 54, 220-236. Sources: 1. McBride, A.,

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

Twenty Hats

The volunteer spent time reviewing the website and then decided she wanted to lead a project to enhance it, making it more accessible and effective for organizations and potential volunteers. I was happy to say yes, our department manages a volunteer connection website, which led the volunteer to ask why don’t I know about it? Double ouch.

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How can nonprofit organizations improve accountability to the populations they serve?

ASU Lodestar Center

Stanford Social Innovation Review, 11(2), 41. Natalia Winberry completed her undergraduate studies at Beloit College in 2007 and started her career in 2008 as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Phoenix, Arizona. Listening to those who matter most, the beneficiaries. Wellens, L., & & Jegers, M. From consultation to participation.

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What You Need to Know About Video Interviews

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This way, the interviews can be reviewed and rated. Some elite tools also have easy rejection management, allowing interview reviewers to easily let candidates know if they didn’t make it to the next round. This can even occur entirely independent of the initial reviewersreview. Support You’ll Love.