National AmeriCorps Week Archives

Great Basin Institute’s NCC knows the lay of the land!

Nevada Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Program at Great Basin Institute

Nevada Conservation Corps harnesses the energy and idealism of youth to meet the needs of Nevada public lands and communities. As a federally-funded AmeriCorps program, the NCC promotes ecological literacy through field research and direct conservation service. Our statewide program transcends racial, ethnic and economic barriers by creating a cadre of corps members comprised of diverse backgrounds, drawing a broad-based national recruitment process. By uniting environmental resources from federal, state and county agencies, the NCC provides students and young professionals opportunities to make meaningful contributions toward protecting and conserving Nevada’s natural heritage, while also gaining valuable work experience in the natural resource management field.

In the first quarter of GBI’s 2011-12 grant, AmeriCorps members have already accomplished a lot!

Recruited 90 volunteers who have already volunteered 3,117 hours
Placed 8 environmental internships
Restored or Improved 440 acres of public land or waterways
Built or Maintained 41 miles of trails

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Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation continues to impact Tahoe!

AmeriCorps Program at Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation AmeriCorps Program, now in its eleventh year, has become essential in helping agencies enhance services and meet the needs of the Tahoe community. AmeriCorps members increase local non-profit capacity by improving existing programs and creating new ones, developing relationships through effective outreach and recruiting new community volunteers.

In the first quarter of PTCF’s 2011-12 grant, AmeriCorps members have already accomplished a lot!

Recruited 446 volunteers who have served 4,579 hours
Trained and certified 101 individuals in the Red Cross babysitting class
Provided environmental presentations to 4,259 citizens
Distributed 17,310 pounds of food to needy individuals
Touched the lives of 1,317 seniors in recreational programs
Provided early childhood development case management for 52 families
Provided 3 support groups supporting 21 youth who have been exposed to domestic violence

Amount of 2011-2012 funding received through Nevada Volunteers: $196,000

Number of AmeriCorps members serving in rural Nevada: 16 members

Agencies with increased capacity to meet community needs because of AmeriCorps members service (host sites): (more…)

Nevada Outdoor School teaches the way in Rural Nevada!

Nevada Outdoor School AmeriCorps Program

Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community. As one of two AmeriCorps programs in Rural Nevada, NOS partners with a variety of host agencies to place AmeriCorps members in direct service to the community meeting locally identified needs.

In the first quarter of NOS’s 2011-12 grant, AmeriCorps members have already accomplished a lot!

Engaged 203 volunteers who have served more than 705 hours in their communities

Taught 15 Red Cross programs

Served 1,267 individuals at a local soup kitchen

Delivers meals to 875 home bound seniors and served 1112 seniors lunch in a congregate setting

Began tutoring 37 youth in Lander County to improve math and reading skills.

Assisted 108 seniors in Humboldt county access services

Provided outreach at 2 community events concerning Domestic Violence touching then lives of 160 individuals.

Amount of 2011-2012 funding received through Nevada Volunteers: $154,720

Number of AmeriCorps members serving in rural Nevada: 17 members (more…)

Roadpost #8: National AmeriCorps Week

National AmeriCorps Week runs from May 8 to May 15. AmeriCorps and VISTA programs will be spotlighted nationwide. Nevada Volunteers administers five AmeriCorps programs that provide services all across Nevada. 249 AmeriCorps members serve 62 Nevada agencies statewide. Here are some photos of Nevada's AmeriCorps members getting things done!