AmeriCorps Members Help Youth Receive New Books Every Month Southeast Ohio children have a high need for literacy services and ServeOhio’s AmeriCorps partner, Project BEAR, is helping by working with families and community partners in seven Southeast Ohio counties to enroll children in the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library Program, a program that provides a free book every month to children birth to age five. June 3, 2021 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps, Impact Stories 0 0 Comment Read More »
Member Spotlight – Tucker Hlad AmeriCorps members often solidify existing interests and work toward future career goals during their service experience. This was the case for 24-year-old Tucker Hlad. Currently performing his service through online video and chat features due to COVID-19 restrictions, Tucker shares about his experience with Mentors for Success in Columbus and how it has shaped him personally and professionally. May 26, 2020 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps Member Stories, Impact Stories, Member Impact Story 0 0 Comment Read More »
Member Spotlight – Barbara Hamilton-Mbambara The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on service and the communities in which AmeriCorps members serve. Many members have shifted their efforts to comply with the stay-at-home restrictions, including Barbara Hamilton-Mbambara. Currently serving in Parma Heights, Barbara shares about her experience as an elementary school tutor and how she has adapted her service to follow current health and safety guidelines. May 26, 2020 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps Member Stories, Impact Stories 0 0 Comment Read More »
Ohio AmeriCorps: Getting Things Done for 25 Years Each year – for the past 25 years – thousands of Americans have taken this pledge to become AmeriCorps members. They come together with a common commitment to build community and improve lives through service. Putting aside their own needs and individual challenges, they share a transformational experience that benefits both themselves and the neighborhoods in which they live. October 2, 2019 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps, Impact Stories 0 0 Comment Read More »
Leading Volunteers in a Changing World Our world and culture are rapidly changing, and volunteers have different expectations then they did 5 years ago. How can volunteer and service professionals adapt today’s strategy to meet the needs of tomorrow’s volunteers? Tobi Johnson tackled this topic in her keynote presentation at the Ohio Conference on Service and Volunteerism. November 27, 2018 By rverhoffkiss Impact Stories, Volunteer Engagement Ohio Conference on Service & Volunteerism, Service, Volunteer Engagement 0 0 Comment Read More »