Impactful Volunteering and Equity with AmeriCorps

TLDR AmeriCorps, led by CEO Michael Smith, promotes equity and unity through impactful volunteering, transcending societal divides and fostering transformative experiences for volunteers. Collaboration with various sectors has led to successful partnerships, benefiting both volunteers and employers, and creating pathways from charity to justice.

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00:00 Join AI Day on February 27th to explore practical, impactful ways to accelerate and amplify your team's work with AI.
03:59 AmeriCorps, led by CEO Michael Smith, focuses on impactful volunteering, promoting equity, and bridging societal differences.
07:35 Volunteering fosters unity, equity, and impactful change by transcending societal divides and personal backgrounds.
10:54 Volunteering data may show a flat trend, but Americans are stepping up in record ways to help each other, with programs like AmeriCorps making a significant impact through partnerships and community service.
14:12 Collaboration between AmeriCorps and various sectors, including the private sector, has led to successful partnerships benefiting both volunteers and employers, with a focus on creating transformative experiences for volunteers and increasing hiring opportunities in the future.
17:41 AmeriCorps plays a crucial role in building a pathway from charity to justice by empowering volunteers to address urgent needs and work towards systemic change in their communities.
21:22 Volunteering and service, including through AmeriCorps, play a crucial role in breaking down barriers, building social capital, and fostering connections in communities.
24:51 Americans have a history of stepping up in times of crisis, and AmeriCorps aims to accelerate service to invest in communities even without a crisis.
28:16 Get involved in your community through AmeriCorps.gov.
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Impactful Volunteering and Equity with AmeriCorps

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