Come to an Upcoming AmeriCorps Informational Meeting!

Come to an upcoming AmeriCorps Informational Meeting!

You will learn:

- Why hosting an AmeriCorps or AmeriCorps*VISTA member is beneficial to an organization.

- What types of service AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*VISTA members perform.

- The differences between AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*VISTA.

- How to apply to be a host site.

AmeriCorps is a national service program that places stipended volunteers called “members” in local communities.  In Oregon, we have many different AmeriCorps programs providing opportunities for agencies, nonprofits and schools to receive a member.  These meetings are focusing specifically on two programs: the Oregon State Service Corps (OSSC) and the Clara Barton VISTA Corps (CBVC).  We will share application information, calendars and answer questions.  Please join us and learn how your agency can host an AmeriCorps or AmeriCorps*VISTA member to address specific needs in your community.

AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*VISTA Informational Meeting

Portland: January 27, 10:00 am - noon

American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter, Board Room.

3131 N. Vancouver Avenue

Participants are encouraged (but not required) to RSVP to OSSC Program Director Mark Johnson at [email protected].

What if I can’t attend the meeting or have questions?

Information about OSSC and CBVC (including copies of each program’s site application) can be found at http://www.oregonredcross.org/AmeriCorps.

For additional questions, you can contact Mark Johnson about OSSC (503-528-5622, [email protected]) or Maighie Fitzgerald about CBVC (503-528-5705, [email protected]).

For information on other AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*VISTA programs in Oregon, please visit www.oregonvolunteers.org.

Mark Johnson | AmeriCorps Program Director, Oregon State Service Corps American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter

3131 N. Vancouver Avenue Portland, OR 97227 (503) 528-5622 (p) | (503) 528-5853 (f) [email protected] | www.oregonredcross.org