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E152: Promoting Civic Engagement and Service: A Conversation with AmeriCorps CEO

E152: Promoting Civic Engagement and Service: A Conversation with AmeriCorps CEO

FromGTZP | A Non-Profit Podcast about Volunteering and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)


E152: Promoting Civic Engagement and Service: A Conversation with AmeriCorps CEO

FromGTZP | A Non-Profit Podcast about Volunteering and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Nov 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we interview Michael Smith, CEO of AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps’s mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering They discuss AmeriCorps' mission, partnerships with various organizations, and the opportunities they offer, including education awards and new experiences. They also highlight the importance of diversity and equity in their programs and provide tips on how to get involved. Listen to this inspiring conversation to learn more about AmeriCorps and how you can make a positive impact in your community.

AmeriCorps is a federal agency that funds organizations to make positive impact in communities. To support the placement of AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in communities, they provide more than $800 million in financial and human resources grants every year. These grants provide resources and people power in the form of members and volunteers for organizations across the country.

To get involved, checkout their website! https://americorps.gov/serve
Released:
Nov 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP) is 501(c)(3) non-profit on a mission to find people and organizations that are changing the world and sharing their stories. We have weekly episodes highlighting a new non-profit and monthly episodes talking to for-profit leaders about giving back and corporate social responsibility (CSR). We believe that however big or small of a positive impact you have, every bit counts. As long as you are adding greater than zero percent, the momentum you build is already changing the world.