2. AmeriCorps Alums Overview
What is AmeriCorps Alums?
What do AmeriCorps Alums members do?
On-line community
Benefits & Services
Question & Answer

3. AmeriCorps Alums is a national network
of civic leaders who are actively engaged in
shaping their communities.
Bound together by a commitment to service, AmeriCorps Alums is a transformative power to help create a better world for all.
Our mission is to connect, support and mobilize AmeriCorps Alums,
to help strengthen communities
and our nation.

4. AmeriCorps Alums Chapters
3:25 PM (3 minutes):
Christy’s explanation of the national network of alums, including:
Organizational values and history
Involvement of alums across ALL service streams and programs (state/national, VISTA, NCCC, etc.)
Membership open to “friends” of AmeriCorps, as well --- national service staff, sponsors, etc.

5. Network Connections AmeriCorps Alums is an initiative of
Points of Light & Hands On Network.
Points of Light & Hands On Network brings people together to improve communities through meaningful volunteer service.
With more than 350 Points of Light & Hands On Network affiliates throughout the country, alumni in affiliate markets can be immediately connected to service and civic engagement opportunities within their local communities.

6. What do
members do?

7. Four Action Areas Support to current AmeriCorps Programs
Service to Communities
Advocacy in Support of National Service
Member Benefits & Services

8. Support to current AmeriCorps Programs
Mentoring current corpsmembers
Speaking at major service events
Facilitating training workshops with AmeriCorps members
Serving on state service commission committees
Reviewing service program grants
Volunteering at service projects
Recruiting new AmeriCorps members

9. Service to Communities
Facilitating with community-based organizations
Coordinating large- and small-scale service events
Serving on boards, committees and task forces
Mobilizing volunteers
Youth & Education Programs

10. Advocacy in Support of National Service
Save NCCC campaign
United States Public Service Academy
Hill Day
Voices for National Service

11. Member Benefits & Services
AmeriCorps Alums provides a menu of valuable benefits for alums as they:
Enter the job market
Continue their education
Build networks in their communities
Serve as community leaders

12. Register NOW to stay connected!
Online Community
Register NOW to stay connected!

13. What do YOU think?
What benefits would you like to receive as an AmeriCorps alum?
What alum activities are you most interested in?
How can we locate AmeriCorps alums from 10 years ago?
What skills did you build in AmeriCorps, that you can share with your home community?

14. Just Imagine… National membership base of
300,000 active alumni members
Network of alumni chapters
in every state
AmeriCorps Alumni serving as
elected officials, nonprofit leaders,
religious leadership, foundation program officers
A national platform that can re-energize our country!

15. Q & A

16.
Reminder to register online, or via registration card.
Participants receive handout listing DC Alums Chapter’s upcoming events, as they EXIT the room.