The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Alumni of National-Service Program Continue to Get Involved in Volunteering

AmeriCorps alumni are more likely than their peers to volunteer, be active in their communities, and trust others, according to a study released today. What is more, AmeriCorps alumni are much more ...
npca.org

Park Service Programs You Benefit From, But May Not Know About

The National Park Service contributes more to our country than you might realize — including conservation and history in your own backyard. Not everyone lives near a national park, but most people are ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Opinion: National service programs protect us. Why would we cut them?

Half a lifetime ago, I was an AmeriCorps member in San Diego. I fell into it. I didn’t know what AmeriCorps was, but I was young, idealistic and eager to join the Peace Corps upon graduating from UCSD ...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Presidential Candidates Support Expanded National-Service Programs

The Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama both said on Thursday night that they support efforts to expand the country’s national-service programs. But Senator McCain, the Republican ...
Star Tribune

In favor of national service for young Americans

Polls suggest young Americans are less enchanted with their country than previous generations. Yet even those who want to serve their country, conducting some form of national service, are too often ...