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Three Ideas for McCain

Nov 21, 2008 Posted by  Zach Maurin

As one of the leaders in the Senate, the country and his colleagues will be looking to Senator McCain for leadership and ideas.  While there are a number of issues where he will take a lead, national service could be one of the best for America.  Here are three suggestions.  

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Very Well Said

Nov 21, 2008 Posted by  Zach Maurin

We are facing rising unemployment rates, social service cuts, rising costs of college, and so much more.  Particularly troubling is that there is not a clear solution.  But there is one thing that is becoming increasingly necessary.  

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Michelle Obama Knows Her Stuff

Nov 20, 2008 Posted by  Zach Maurin

The day after the historic victory of Barack Obama, the next First Lady answered questions from Newsweek's Richard Wolffe and said some fantastic things.

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Experience Corps

Aug 06, 2008 Posted by  Elysabeth Hahm

Experience Corps has flourished more recently than ever. With baby boomers looking for more service opportunities rather than retiring, it’s hard not to share the same enthusiasm and passion as associate director, Amy Zandarski-Pica, and director of communications, Sarah Priestman have.

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Washington Post: Should National Service Be Part of Obama's Economic Plan?

Nov 26, 2008 Posted by  Aaron Marquez

Yesterday, Washington Post writer, Ed O'Keefe wrote a blog posting that explored if national service should be included as part of Obama's economic plan.  

Absolutely! Americans are ready more than every for a call bold call to service.  O'Keefe's blog posting points out that there are 3 applicants for every AmeriCorps slots.  Also many programs have seen an increase in applicants in these dire economic times.

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Thank You Interns

Aug 25, 2008 Posted by  Matt Hendren

Today is ServeNext’s first day without interns.  We have  been fortunate to work with 19 very talented students for the last ten weeks.  They attend colleges and graduate schools across the country and were excited to learn more AmeriCorps, national service and ServeNext and to contribute to the movement.  

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love the cause and looking to serve?

Aug 22, 2008 Posted by  Ital Dinour

Champions of Service -- if you know anyone, or if you yourself are interested in a year (or another year) of service -- City Year New York has a few limited spots left in our corps. Focusing mostly on education, youth development, and volunteer mobolization efforts, City Year is looking for passionate 17 to 24 year olds to give a year and change the world. For more info visit www.cityyear.org/newyork or call 212.675.8881. Deadline is August 29th.

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My Visit To Public Allies

Jul 21, 2008 Posted by  andreita23

I visited an AmeriCorps program called Public Allies, which is a program in which employees are matched with a non-profit organization. The size of the non-profit organization varies .The employees duties varies as well. They may be assign to fundrasing or field work and so on. I went to their bi-monthly training. The employees had to do oral presentations in leadership, organization in the workplace, alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace and so on. Everybody was really nice , I liked the program so much I am considering it as a valid option after I get out of school.

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