New AmeriCorpsWeek.gov
Visit the new and improved
AmeriCorpsWeek.gov to access tools and resources to help you highlight the impact that AmeriCorps members are creating in communities across the nation.
The
Ideas for Impact section of the site provides steps for demonstrating the impact of AmeriCorps programs using a seven step process. In addition, this section includes tips for using the following events and activities to tell the story of AmeriCorps and its impact in communities:
AmeriCorps Impact Kit
Order the new
AmeriCorps Impact Kit, a portable version of the website with tools to help you raise awareness of AmeriCorps’ impact in your community. The kit is available for order and many of the pieces may be downloaded from
AmeriCorpsWeek.gov.
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The Impact Guide includes creative ways to share your AmeriCorps story.
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The AmeriCorps Fact Sheet may be used as a handout, or you can customize the editable fact sheet by adding your own content.
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The AmeriCorps PowerPoint is great for presentations to school or community groups and may be customized with local information, facts, and figures.
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The AmeriCorps Slideshow has photos of AmeriCorps members in action. The piece is set to music and is a great resource for opening or closing an event or presentation.
Resources
You can also
Order Materials and Gear for AmeriCorps Week including:
…and much more to enhance your AmeriCorps Week presentation, roundtable, or service project.
Visit the
Resource Development page for guidance on how to solicit support for your AmeriCorps Week projects through in-kind donations.
Don’t forget to
Register Your Project or Event with the AmeriCorps Alums. This is also a great resource if you are looking for other AmeriCorps Week events going on in your community.
Nominate an AmeriCorps member, Alum or Program for the Service Impact Award
The
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) seeks nominations for the Service Impact Award. The new Service Impact Award emphasizes the community and national contributions of service in addressing critical issues in the areas of disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families. Eligible nominees are current service participants and alumni, program directors or programs and initiatives funded through grants (or sub-grants) from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT April 25, 2011.
The Prize includes round trip air fare, lodging, ground transportation, per diem for meals, and conference registration to attend the
National Conference on Volunteering and Service, June 6 - 8, 2011, in New Orleans, LA.
Learn more at
serviceimpactawards.challenge.gov.
Host an AmeriCorps Roundtable with a Member of the Obama Administration
Between now and May 31st, Obama Administration officials will be participating in 100 Roundtables with Young Americans all across the country.
Visit the
Roundtable with Young Americans website to register your roundtable and request that a member of the administration attend. At the site you will also find a toolkit to help you plan your roundtable and obtain guidance on partnering with President Obama’s team.
This is a great way to share the impact of AmeriCorps with some very influential people. Also make sure to register for next week’s WebChat on ‘Engaging Your Elected Officials and VIPs’ for further guidance on how to hold a successful roundtable.
Register for Upcoming WebChats:
How to Engage your Elected Officials and VIPs
Tuesday, April 19
th 3-4 pm EST
How to Promote your AmeriCorps Project with Traditional and New Media
Tuesday, April 26
th 3-4 pm EST
