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The 2012 National Conference on Volunteering and Service will be June 18 - 20, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois!
A program of Points of Light Institute, this annual event provides attendees with an...
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We are excited to announce the 2012 Financial and Grants Management Institute scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 – Wednesday, April 25 in St. Louis, Missouri. Plan to arrive on Monday, April 23 to...
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Dear AmeriCorps Leader,
Every day, AmeriCorps members across the country are making a powerful difference in communities and their own lives. Each year during AmeriCorps Week, we recognize the...
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This New Service podcast from Idealist.org features Amy Potthast interviewing Laura Norvig, the Resource Center's librarian and Jason Scott, the Training Officer and eLearning Specialist at the...
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Volunteer Toolkit: Helping You Achieve Effective Volunteer Management Abilities, from Lutheran Disaster Response from Illinios, is designed to provide several helpful ideas and effective management...
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Detailed information for VISTA leaders given the role of Grantee Recruiter and their use of the My AmeriCorps Portal.
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Would you like to send a positive message to individuals with disabilities about the value of national service and volunteerism? Interested in enhancing your capacity to actively recruit individuals...
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Volunteers can be your organization's greatest asset, as they significantly increase your capacity to serve the community. In this online course, explore ways to provide meaningful service...
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A major factor of volunteer attrition is disorganized service experiences that do not provide volunteers with a sense of accomplishment or impact. As a program or project manager, you need to balance...
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This resource library from the Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission contains select quality links on the topics of program development, financial management, marketing, resource development,...
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Training Institute 1:
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF FINDING AND KEEPING EFFECTIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS
Presenter: Lori Jean Mantooth, Hands On Network, Provider
Session A: Wednesday, July 12,...
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Newsletters can be your program's link to teachers, parents, tutors, and the entire community.
But producing a newsletter shouldn't be a production. Keep it simple, user friendly, and fun to do!...
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AmeriCorps programs that operate in more than one state often compete for the same limited funding available for AmeriCorps*National programs. An increasing number of AmeriCorps*National programs...
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A successful audit starts with having strong financial management systems in place, avoiding common pitfalls, and being prepared when the auditor knocks on the door. Community HealthCorps survived an...
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It is important for an organization to put quality time into choosing the right fundraising event before planning begins. When organizations are clear on the purpose of an event, know their...
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One indication that a program is being managed effectively is that volunteers return again and again. Examining volunteer retention principles allows program managers to evaluate their programs. This...
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Creating a welcoming plan for volunteers is the first step in retaining them. Ensuring that volunteers feel comfortable begins by seeing your organization from their perspective. This practice is...
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A concerted and methodical approach to assessing an organization's volunteer friendliness pays off in retention. Although this evaluation process takes effort and honesty, having trained volunteers...
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Performance measures are intended to be a useful tool for program managers to define and communicate the needs their program will address and the impact the program will have. This effective practice...
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Performance measures are intended to be a useful tool for program managers to define and communicate the needs their program will address and the impact the program will have. This effective...
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The AmeriCorps Program Blueprint helps program coordinators keep on track by outlining what management tasks need to be done and when during the program year. It was developed by participants at the...
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Starting a national service program demands a high-level of organization, effort, and knowledge. To ensure a high level of effectiveness right from the start, 100 new program directors prepared a...
