Recap: 2017 Wisconsin AmeriCorps Opening Ceremony

 
On October 10th, Serve Wisconsin hosted the 2017 AmeriCorps Opening Ceremony. Over 350 members attended from AmeriCorps State and National Direct, AmeriCorps VISTA and Tribal AmeriCorps. The day commenced with a World Café where members discussed topics such as inclusivity in service and living on a stipend. The World Café activity was followed by a parade to the Wisconsin State Capitol and the Swearing In Ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda led by Representative Jonathan Brostoff, a Public Allies alumnus. The day concluded with an inspiring talk by Deanna Singh, Chief Change Agent and Founder of Flying Elephant and author of two children's books I Am a Boy of Color and I Am a Girl of Color. Thank you to all of the wonderful AmeriCorps program staff and AmeriCorps members who made this day possible!
The Opening Ceremony was featured on NBC 15. To view the segment that was aired on television click on the button below.
Update: Serve Wisconsin Request for Proposals
 
Serve Wisconsin has closed its competitive funding Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2018-2019 AmeriCorps program year. Nonprofit organizations, state and local units of government, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, and Indian Tribes who are still looking to apply for 2018-2019 AmeriCorps program funding should consider the spring formula funding Request for Proposals (RFP). More information and the timeline for the formula funding RFP process will become available in early 2018.
Last Chance to Register: Trauma Informed Care Training
 
There is still time to register for the SaintA Trauma Informed Care Training on November 16th in Stevens Point at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The training will be a full day from 8:15 am until 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Registration is open for all AmeriCorps members, program staff, and host site supervisors. Click on the button below to access the registration page!
Join: Recruitment Newsletter List
 
Serve Wisconsin recently published its first addition of a monthly recruitment newsletter targeted towards individuals interested in becoming AmeriCorps members. The newsletter features AmeriCorps recruitment listings, program spotlights and member stories. For more information on the recruitment newsletter or to be put on the mailing list, please email Alexis Matthews.
Sign Up: Host Servie Badger

Our favorite badger is continuing his statewide travels! Servie Badger is the official mascot of AmeriCorps in Wisconsin. He travels around the state visiting our programs and participating in service activities with their AmeriCorps members. There are still spaces waiting to be filled in his travel schedule. If you are interested in hosting Servie Badger on his journey, please sign up by clicking on the button below. Programs can sign up to host Servie for more than one time period!  
Now Recruiting: Board Members

The Wisconsin National & Community Service Board is currently recruiting to fill the following open positions:
  • A representative of the community
  • A representative of local government
  • A representative of local labor organizations in the state
  • An individual between the ages of 16-25, inclusive, who is a participant or supervisor of a service program for school-aged youth, or of a campus-based or national service program

For more information on the Wisconsin National & Community Service Board and application instructions, click the button below.
Member Reflection: Ellen Wilson,
AmeriCorps Member with Easter Seals Wisconsin
  
I came to camp thinking that I knew what my summer was going to be like. Growing up I attended a camp for people with disabilities in Pennsylvania because I have cerebral palsy. I loved camp more than the universe. One of my favorite things about camp was building relationships with counselors and programmers with disabilities. They were my role models. They taught me to be proud of who I am and to never give up. I wanted to give that to someone else.
 
Despite the fact that I had been previously exposed to the diverse range of emotional and physical needs of people with disabilities, I wasn't prepared for what it meant to actually fulfill those needs.
Calendar: Upcoming Events
 
NOVEMBER
  • November 1st- Monthly Update Call for AmeriCorps Programs
  • November 2nd- Trauma Informed Care Training (Milwaukee, WI)
  • November 3rd- Deadline- Proposals for RFP
  • November 16th- Trauma Informed Care Training (Stevens Point, WI)
DECEMBER
  • December 14th- WNCSB Meeting (Madison, WI)
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