AmeriCorps Member Spotlight - Ryan Van Curen AmeriCorps members often learn new passions or solidify existing interests during their service experience. This was definitely the case for 25-year-old Ryan Van Curen. Currently in his second AmeriCorps service year, Ryan shares about his experiences with City Year in Columbus and how it has shaped him personally and professionally. March 6, 2020 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps Member Stories 0 0 Comment Read More »
Justice Talking: The Meaning of Service Justice Talking is a reading and discussion program for AmeriCorps members featuring facilitated discussions that use short philosophical and literary texts, images, and videos on the nature of justice, service and related themes. In partnership with Ohio Humanities, ServeOhio trains AmeriCorps members to facilitate Justice Talking with their fellow Corps members, where they become more familiar with the art of humanities-based discussion and have a better understanding of the importance of civic reflection. Sierra Faris is a Justice Talking facilitator with the COMCorps AmeriCorps program in Athens. Read her reflections on the impact Justice Talking has had on her service. February 24, 2020 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps Member Stories, Member Impact Story 0 0 Comment Read More »
Meet the Class of 2019-2020: Ohio LeaderCorps Edition In it’s second year, Ohio’s LeaderCorps program is boosting AmeriCorps awareness and connecting members from across the state. Learn more about this extraordinary group of AmeriCorps members! February 4, 2020 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Member Stories 0 0 Comment Read More »
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight - Abbi Atkinson Did you know that many AmeriCorps members tailor their service to correspond with their career interests? Current AmeriCorps member, Abbi Atkinson shares insights on her experience teaching STEM to kids in low-income communities in Cincinnati and how it has affected her. January 22, 2020 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps Member Stories 0 0 Comment Read More »
25th Annual MLK Day of Service The 2020 MLK Day of Service is almost here – and Americans across the country are rolling up their sleeves in service. Here in Ohio, thousands of volunteers will serve in their communities and turn their day off work into a day on for service. ServeOhio is proud to support ten service projects across the state which will engage 2,286 volunteers dedicated to improving their community. Learn more about the projects. January 8, 2020 By rverhoffkiss Volunteer Engagement 0 0 Comment Read More »