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Interviews of past participants in service programs with the message that even a small amount of people can make an impact on other people's lives. Chronicles the history of national service in...
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With contributions by Bob Torvestad, Arkansas Corporation Field Director
WINTER 1997 (archived information - please note the date of publication)
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Resource Center order form for publications available free of charge to programs funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Includes CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and posters.
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RSVP of Worcester, Massachusetts, initiated an innovative classroom program, Math Magicians, that assists local elementary schools in cultivating students’ appreciation of mathematics and enhances...
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With support from Learn and Serve America, RSVP of Northern Arizona, headquartered at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, recruits baby boomers and assigns them to tutoring projects in local K-...
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At Grand Rapids Community College (Michigan), faculty members have developed a unique way to learn the pedagogy of service-learning. Learning circles are a place for faculty to come together and...
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Sometimes viewed as "dry" content, fiscal management principles are important in running a sustainable organization. The Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission has created a training exercise that...
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As the general population enjoys increased longevity, traditional notions of old age and retirement are no longer applicable, and more and more older workers wish to remain economically active. Other...
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Some volunteers may have little experience in the professional world and giving them basic standards to follow increases the likelihood of successful volunteer service at their site. This effective...
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Tutoring programs are a great way to increase the success of students. Members and volunteers who tutor students can increase their efficacy by building good relationships with their students. This...
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Service-learning enriches students academically, advances teachers professionally and strengthens the community. This effective practice offers examples of model programs in service-learning that...
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Finding new and effective ways to train student project managers for high school service-learning projects can be a challenge. A high school in Suwanee, Georgia, is using a game they developed to...
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The Corporation for National Service is an umbrella organization for three streams of service: AmeriCorps, Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America. All streams strive to provide opportunities for...
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This National Service Fellows report details an effective and cost-efficient program model and leadership training curriculum called the "Leader Corps" to train national service leaders in leadership...