The following information, links, and templates can help you understand and describe the AmeriCorps veterans and military families initiative to potential stakeholders and partners, particularly those who may not be familiar with national service.

• Selected links to organizations and programs serving veterans
• An issue backgrounder to share with potential partners and members
• Frequently asked questions to address veterans’ concerns about service
• A glossary to help educate yourself about military and veterans-affairs terminology
• Background reading and sample outreach materials you can use or adapt, contributed by the Corporation and the Washington Veterans Corps:

 

Corporation Materials

• A veterans initiative presentation template

Washington Veterans Corps Materials

• An e-mail from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs director praising his department’s collaboration with the Washington Commission on their joint Washington Veterans Corps program
• A letter from the same director expressing similar sentiments.
• A presentation detailing ideas for engaging veterans in national service
• A sample press release for publicizing partnerships between State Commissions and veteran-serving organizations
• Sample testimonials from three Washington veterans serving as AmeriCorps members
• Two sample public service announcements prepared by the Corporation, featuring Washington AmeriCorps members who are veterans
• Program brochure for the Washington Veteran Conservation Corps
• Brochure for veterans enrolling in college
• “Service to Country Service to Community,” a study of the Washington Vet Corps
• Mission Serve: Forging a Continuum of Service report

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