Tag Archives: AmeriCorps Week
One Big Family
by Nicole Evers As a member serving under the Goodwill AmeriCorps branch through the Multilingual Leadership Corps, I was offered the wonderful position at the Tree Street Youth Center in Lewiston, ME. Even as a Maine resident myself, Lewiston was … Continue reading
Collaboration to Meet Needs
by Kemper Tell The need for safe and quality housing has been discovered as a key to academic success for all children. This is especially true for new immigrants to the United States who face more barriers in becoming productive … Continue reading
It Takes a Village: “Making It Happen” for Multilingual Students
by Briana Markoff Early on in my time with the Multilingual Leadership Corps, I was invited by some of the students in my program, the Casco Bay High branch of Make It Happen, to attend a “Cafe Night,” put on … Continue reading
Orienting Volunteers- Why Bother?
by Megan Welch I used to volunteer early on Wednesday mornings at a soup kitchen on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I loved the high energy, vibrant conversation and constant flow of coffee that kept everyone moving in the … Continue reading
Why Do You Volunteer?
by Kristen Sarah Jones For so many reasons. That’s why I jumped at the opportunity to serve this year as an AmeriCorps member through Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. Volunteers learn as they teach, receive as they give, grow … Continue reading
AmeriCorps Members Support Efforts at Critical Health Nonprofit
by Brandy Dupper-Macy and Christine deLorimier AmeriCorps*National Members Brandy Dupper-Macy and Christine deLorimier are on assignment at LifeFlight of Maine, Maine’s only emergency medical helicopter service. While in different roles within the organization, both Brandy and Christine are supporting a … Continue reading
Can AmeriCorps Help Advance Service-Learning in Maine?
by Richard Higgins My service as an AmeriCorps VISTA with the Maine Commission for Community Service is just one month old, but, in recognition of AmeriCorps Week 2012, I’d like to take the opportunity to highlight the extraordinary impact that … Continue reading
Volunteers Preserve Maine’s Past for Future Generations
by Rachel Miller Like many of my AmeriCorps colleagues, my position at the Maine Historical Society and Maine State Library encompasses a wide range of projects and responsibilities. However, unlike many other AmeriCorps members, all of the volunteers I manage … Continue reading
