Americorps Week

Hi all!

So what is Americorps week?
According to the Americorp website:

AmeriCorps Week is a recruitment and recognition event designed to bring more Americans into service, salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their powerful impact, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible.

AmeriCorps Week provides an opportunity for AmeriCorps members, alums, grantees, program partners, and friends to shine a spotlight on the work done by members in communities across the country—and to motivate more Americans to join AmeriCorps or volunteer in their communities

So this week is a lot of things.

1. A recruitment event. This is when Americorps gets some attention and perhaps people see and hear about it and want to join.

2. A recognition event for you guys who are serving right now. A salute to you and the work you are doing.

3. Recognition to those who have already been in the Americorps and have served their community and made an impact.

4. A thank you to the community partners who make Americorps possible.

So what is going on during Americorps week?

AmeriCorps Week events are happening across the country. They include statewide AmeriCorps gatherings, award ceremonies, “AmeriCorps for a Day” events with local VIPs, community service projects, recruitment fairs, and more. The week will open with a big event near Denver, and close with a major environmental project near Miami.

Tomorrow we will look at some ideas of things that you can do during Americorps week!

Till then,

LA