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Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism
Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter

Our mission: "To encourage volunteerism and community service."

Employment Development Corporation

Are you an AmeriCorps Member or a person considering becoming an AmeriCorps Member who receives SSI and/or SSDI benefits? If so, please visit the Employment Development Corporation (EDC) wesite.

Recruiting Now in Idaho!
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Learn and Serve America

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 AmeriCorps Senior Corps Learn and Serve


Serve Idaho is accepting eGrant applications for new and continuous AmeriCorps program funding.
Applications will be due in eGrants on or before November 21, 2008. Click here for details and instructions.

Funding Available for AmeriCorps*National programs click here for more information
America's Promise

Idaho's Promise

Mobilizing our state to Build the Character and Competence of Children and Youth by fulfilling the Five Promises of America's Promise. Click here to visit America's Promise website.

America’s Promise Alliance is excited to announce its plans for the next 100 Best Communities for Young People competition. Based on community and partner feedback, the Alliance has decided to move the process to an alternating year cycle. This means that the next competition will officially be the in 2010, with the application being made available in the summer of 2009. For information on how to prepare for the next competition click here.

Serve Idaho announces $1,415,388 in AmeriCorps Grants

Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service & Volunteerism is proud to announce that AmeriCorps is growing in Idaho.  Four AmeriCorps grants, totaling over 1.4 million dollars have been awarded through Serve Idaho, the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the 2008-2009 program year.  Statewide, 173 AmeriCorps members will provide direct service to meet critical community needs. 

“Working together toward achieving common goals is how America was founded and why it remains great. Community Service and Volunteerism are the very essence and full expression of civic virtue, and I’m proud that Idaho is a part of this important program,” Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter said.

This year's AmeriCorps grant recipients include:
Idaho State Independent Living Council

Lewis-Clark State College for the Lewis - Clark Service Corps.

Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute for the Environmental Education Corps of Idaho.

Student Conservation Association, Inc. to create the AmeriCorps Salmon – Challis National Forest Intern Training Center. 

 Governor receives AmeriCorps Check

2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games are coming to Boise for more information click here.


Brightest Stars Awards

Congratulations to Idaho's 105 Brightest Stars.
Over 680 people celebrated the joy and power of volunteerism at the Egyptian Theatre on March 27, 2008.
Click here for the Grand Prizewinners
Watch for the 2009 nominations forms and recognize outstanding volunteers in your community.

 

Serve Idaho Conference
"Celebrate Service in Idaho "

 

Serve Idaho, Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism

Attendees will include national service members, non-profit directors and staff, and volunteer managers from both the public and private sectors around the state.
 Click here for Conference details.
 
 

SERVE IDAHO
Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism
1299 N Orchard Street, Suite 110, Boise, Idaho 83706
P.O. Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0018
Telephone: (208) 658-2063 or 1-800-588-3334 (within Idaho) Fax: (208) 327-7470
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