Arkansas Coalition for Excellence - All About Volunteers

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All About Volunteers

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Learn how the Corporation for National and Community Service can increase the impact of your organization through its volunteer programs—AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps* VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve America, and Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. The Corporation provides financial support, through grants, and human support through volunteer efforts. Learn about the economic impact of volunteerism, resources for volunteer retention and community engagement, and Arkansas’ trends and rankings in civic life.

The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Volunteerism website connects you to the programs, services, training, technical assistance and special events provided by the Division of Volunteerism. Their FAQ section answers your questions about different DOV services.

The Points of Light Foundation affects volunteering by providing local delivery systems, building skills, knowledge and programs and raising public awareness to ensure that volunteering is a part of the public consciousness.

Volunteer Match is the largest online network of participating nonprofits, matching volunteers with nonprofit needs. Post your organization’s volunteer opportunities, with the option of enhanced services and listings.

Service Leader.org is a project of the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at Austin. They provide information on all aspects of volunteerism including information for volunteers, volunteer management, virtual volunteering, and documents and reports on volunteerism.

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