Go Out and Show How AmeriCorps Works
So it is AmeriCorps Week, what can you do to celebrate? AmeriCorps Week runs from March 10 to March 18, and it is being celebrated across the nation! It is a week dedicated to recognizing the commitment to service made by each member and the hard work they do everyday in their communities.
The theme of this year’s AmeriCorps Week is “AmeriCorps Works. ” What does this theme mean exactly? AmeriCorps “works and gets things done” in the community and around the nation. It is a program that not only benefits the organizations that host members, but also the members themselves. Benefits for members include: professional development, money for higher education, self-fulfillment, friendships, and so much more. AmeriCorps benefits the community and various organizations because they gain creativity, a dedicated work force, new ideas, etc.
So how can you show AmeriCorps works this week? Try out these tips this week and show others you are proud to be a part of AmeriCorps!
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Smize! Take part in the AmeriCorps Works Here photo campaign. Take a picture at your
current place of employment to show the diversity in career paths and leadership rules pursued after AmeriCorps. You can share these pictures through AmeriCorps Alums social media with the hashtag #AmeriCorpsWorksHere.
- Find an AmeriCorps themed event: Participate in activities ranging from mentoring future members to service projects in your community. Check out AmeriCorps Alums to find an event near you.
- Host an AmeriCorps party: Invite friends over to tell them about AmeriCorps and what it is like to serve or go to dinner with your AmeriCorps friends and supervisors.
- Tell your supervisors thank you: Let your supervisor know that you appreciate them.
- Share your service story or promote AmeriCorps through social media: Use hastags #AmeriCorpsWorksHere, #ACWeek, or #AmeriCorps
- Keep up with the latest develop
ments in AmeriCorps - Wear your AmeriCorps gear to work
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Take part in the AmeriCorps Online Townhall: “Inspirational Paths of Service and Leadership”
will take place Tuesday, March 13 from 3 to 4:30 PM ET. Participate in this webinar to hear from 5 different alums who have benefited from their time as an AmeriCorps member, and now as an Alum.
No matter what you do to celebrate your term of service this week, take pride in the hard work that you have dedicated yourself to. When the going gets tough just remember AmeriCorps Works!
We hope that you have a wonderful AmeriCorps Week!
Are you celebrating this week, how are you showing that AmeriCorps works?
Check out this from to get some “Smizing” inspiration!
