Health Benefits of Volunteering In addition to being good for the community, volunteers gain so much when they give. Volunteering has a multitude of benefits. Research has found that volunteering among adults, age 60 and over, provided benefits to physical and mental health, and volunteers report better physical health than non-volunteers do. March 7, 2022 By Sarah Short General, Volunteer Engagement 0 0 Comment Read More »
Partnership Snapshot: ServeOhio and Common Impact Developing and managing a skilled volunteering program can be challenging for nonprofits new to the space. That's why we partnered with ServeOhio to create the Skills-Based Volunteerism Training Academy: to equip them with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to succeed! February 23, 2022 By Sarah Short General, Volunteer Engagement 0 0 Comment Read More »
Oh The Place You'll Go: An AmeriCorps Alunmi Spotlight An AmeriCorps service year can lead to so many different next steps for members, even those that serve in the same program. We spoke with 3 alumni of the Cincinnati Zoo Unto Others program to learn more about their service experience and its impact on their future. February 8, 2022 By Sarah Short AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Member Stories, Impact Stories, Member Impact Story 0 0 Comment Read More »
AmeriCorps Alumni Spotlight: Braedy Hall Braedy Hall is an AmeriCorps CRUSH alum. She served with the program for 2 years. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati this year with a B.A. in Political Sciences and Government. As an AmeriCorps CRUSH member, she served with the local Cincinnati High Schools and helped students identify health disparities within their school and community. She has helped students create sustainable community health projects. January 26, 2022 By Sarah Short AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Member Stories, Member Impact Story 0 0 Comment Read More »
Advance Your Organization’s Commitment to Community Through AmeriCorps Through a unique state-local partnership with AmeriCorps, ServeOhio works with organizations to address their local area’s most critical needs in education, economic opportunity, health, and environmental stewardship while also providing a valuable service experience for the AmeriCorps member who will participate in the program – building skills, increasing employment opportunities, and reducing higher-education debt for thousands of Ohioans. January 21, 2022 By Sarah Short AmeriCorps, General, Impact Stories 0 0 Comment Read More »