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During disaster recovery, having a set of best practices already in place can save lives. This effective practice presents key points to consider when assigning responsibilities to program staff as...
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Volunteers and members who are deployed to help during disasters may need additional support, due to the psychological impact of serving during these scenarios. This effective practice discusses how...
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Sending care packages from home to soldiers who are stationed on foreign soil has a positive impact on morale. In New York, AmeriCorps members of the West Seneca Youth Bureau collaborated with the...
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In northern New Hampshire, AmeriCorps*NCCC members assisted the American Red Cross in conducting a hazard assessment. This project demonstrates how AmeriCorps*NCCC members can help communities and...
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A Community Inter-Agency Disaster Organization (CIDO) is a local organization composed of public, private, and not-for-profit agency representatives. Its purpose is to enhance a community's ability...
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Managing multiple sites can be a considerable challenge for AmeriCorps Program Directors. The challenge is even greater when sites are located in rural communities that are geographically isolated...
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AmeriCorps members build partnerships between police and the community to control and prevent crimes, offer assistance to victims, and enhance the quality of life within the community. Community...
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When disasters such as floods, tornadoes, or earthquakes strike a community, seniors often need the most assistance but can mistakenly be overlooked during relief efforts. The Green River Area...
