Senior Corps Week May 6-10
Volunteer Louisiana celebrates 20 years with Capitol Day and Food Drive
Volunteers needed for Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
GYSD fast approaching
“I Serve Because” video contest
Global Youth Service Day funds still available
AmeriCorps Week 2013
More Information
School Turnaround NOFO
School Turnaround Application Instructions
School Turnaround PM Guidance
CNCS/DOE School Turnaround NOFO
The School Turnaround AmeriCorps initiative is a collaborative effort by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED). This partnership will support the placement of AmeriCorps members in persistently underachieving schools across the country. Grants will be awarded to organizations that implement programs that utilize AmeriCorps members to engage in evidence-based interventions to increase educational achievement, high school graduation rates, and college readiness for students in our nation’s lowest-performing elementary, middle, and high schools. Grants will fund projects that address multiple student needs and are aligned with comprehensive school turnaround plans. To learn more, click here. PDF versions of the NOFO and the Application Instructions appear on the right side of this page.
Volunteer Louisiana encourages all eligible organizations to strongly consider this opportunity to bring much-needed funding to our state. This is a very short application window and there are two important deadlines to note:
- A Notice of Intent to Apply is due Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 5 pm EST. Failure to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply will render an applicant ineligible to apply.
- Applications are due Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 5 pm EST. Successful applicants will be notified no later than mid-July.
Applicants will apply directly to the CNCS through its eGrants web-based application system. eGrants may be accessed at http://www.nationalservice.gov/egrants/index.asp, and applicants will choose the AmeriCorps State Competitive Direct NOFO option.
Volunteer Louisiana will be providing free informational sessions through GoToMeeting. Two identical sessions are offered (you only need to choose one). Staff will review the NOFO, key details and a brief overview of how to access eGrants. Times are:
Tuesday, March 19 at 1 pm
Click to join online: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/488461229
Or call in using your telephone: 1 (213) 493-0614
Access Code: 488-461-229
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 488-461-229
Monday, March 25 at 9 am
Click to join online: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/278400093
Or, call in using your telephone: 1 (213) 289-0017
Access Code: 278-400-093
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 278-400-093
Virtual exercise series helps you get Good and Ready
Baton Rouge professor publishes book on civic engagement
Nominate a young person to be a Hasbro Community Action Hero
Volunteers needed for Eight Days of Hope in Hurricane Isaac recovery
LYAC is a great volunteer opportunity for Louisiana students
Why Litter Stinks
MLK Day 2013
Funds still available for Global Youth Service Day 2013 projects
It’s not too late to plan an MLK Day project
U-High Baton Rouge conducts sports equipment and book donation drive
St. John Parish Long Term Recovery Group establishes website
Join the Super Service Challenge New Orleans
City Year BR Looking for Mid-Year Corps Members
FY 13 AmeriCorps State RFP now available
City Year New Orleans
Volunteer for the Bicentennial Military Parade Nov. 10
Volunteers needed for Library Book Festival October 27 in Baton Rouge
Tell us what you think about volunteering in Louisiana
Become a Super Bowl XLVII volunteer
Show Us Your U
The ABC’s of AmeriCorps
Louisiana Book Festival needs volunteers
Welcome to Volunteer Louisiana
Remembering the 9/11 volunteers
Meeting Dates
2012 Commission Meeting Dates and Locations
All meetings are 10 am to 2 pm. The public is welcome to attend.
September 12--Lousiana State Museum, 660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA
Meeting Agenda
Minutes of the June 13, 2012 meeting
December 12 --Lousiana State Museum, 660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA
Meeting Agenda
Minutes of the September 12, 2012 meeting
2013 Commission Meeting Dates and Locations
All meetings are 10 am to 2 pm. The public is welcome to attend.
January 9-- --Cancelled. There are no Action Items.
March 13 --Capitol Park Welcome Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Meeting Agenda
Minutes of the December 12, 2012 meeting
June 19 --Capitol Park Welcome Center, Baton Rouge, LA
September 11 --Lousiana State Museum, 660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA
December 11 --Lousiana State Museum, 660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA
Hurricane Isaac Response
Tangipahoa CERT classes Sept. 4
We want to hear from you!
Thank YOU to those who have worked for Recovery!
Include Me grants up to $5K available
Shelter Training in Baton Rouge
June 1 marks start of Hurricane Season
Foster Grandparent grant opportunity for Louisiana
Jon Bon Jovi United We Serve PSA
Governor Jindal proclaims Global Youth Service Day April 21
April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week
Wendy Spencer takes helm as CEO of CNCS
Congratulations are in order
$500 mini-grants available for volunteer projects
Join us for Global Youth Service Day April 20-22
Citizen Service Before Self Honors deadline February 10
Lt. Governor Dardenne Urges Service Today
MLK Day Presidential Proclamation
Call for volunteers for Baton Rouge Senior Olympics
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal was established in 1993 to be awarded to members of the United States military (active duty, reserve and National Guard) who perform substantial volunteer service to the local community beyond the duties required by military service. The requirements are that the volunteer service was directed towards the civilian community (including military families), of a significant nature which produces tangible results, and have a direct and sustained impact.
For more information on this award click here:
http://www.battlebook.org/military/Admin/MOVSM.pdf
For a fillable recommendation form click here:
http://armypubs.army.mil/eforms/pdf/A638.PDF
Looking Back, Moving Forward
Bloggers sought for LPB website
Change the World on Global Youth Service Day 2012!
A Billion + Change Pledged
Service-learning Symposium Nov. 10 and 11
Make A Difference Day 2011
Vote for SBP Sept. 28 to Oct. 5
Volunteer Ushers Needed Oct. 14-30 in NOLA
Americorps is…
Volunteers needed for Plane Pull in Baton Rouge
According to study 51 percent of Louisianians volunteer
Project Homecoming
Arts volunteers needed in Baton Rouge in September
Bayou Rebirth New Orleans seeks volunteers
Volunteers needed for NOLA Free Clinic event
Volunteers need to Stuff the Bus in Baton Rouge
Turnaround schools get VISTA help
2011 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Thank you, volunteers!
AmeriCorps Week is May 14-21
Peace Corps is 50 years old
Service activist Robert Sargent “Sarge” Shriver dies
MLK 25 Challenge
City Year Louisiana is recruiting AmeriCorps members
Cities of Service
Every day across our country, millions of Americans take time away from their work, their studies and their families to give back to their communities. Millions more Americans would like to help solve local problems, but are wondering how they can get involved and where they can make a difference.
The Louisiana Cities of Service Program is designed to assist in the improvement of the quality of life within a community, and to establish a commitment to the community from younger citizens with the goal of fostering "Brain Gain" rather than "Brain Drain" after higher education by promoting an ethic of volunteerism and community pride.
Cities of Service is a bipartisan coalition of the mayors of large and small cities from across our country who will work together to engage citizens to address the great challenges of our time. Founded in New York City on September 10, 2009, the coalition and its member cities will respond to the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act's historic call to action by finding new and innovative ways to harness the power of volunteers to help solve pressing local challenges.
Cities of Service will lead a multi-year effort to engage Mayors across the State by:
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Developing a comprehensive service plan and a coordinated strategy focused on matching volunteers and established community partners to the areas of greatest local need.
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Working with Mayors and elected officials to advance strategies and best practices that accelerate the service movement and produce measurable results.
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Encouraging other mayors to join this national effort to engage our citizens.
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Ensuring that the voice of cities is heard in federal legislative, policy, and program discussions related to service, which will help the country achieve the ambitious goals of the Serve America Act.
For information on how your community can become a City of Service, contact Nicholas Auck at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 225.342.2038.
