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AmeriCorps Member Spotlight
Jordyn Bettencourt
AmeriCorps member and University of Idaho student Jordyn Bettencourt chose to serve as a summer member because she wanted to work with youth and help them have a high-quality STEM education experience. Bettencourt served in the University of Idaho 4-H Positive Youth Development AmeriCorps program this summer.
"I love seeing the kids' reactions after they build their own unique robot or design their own experiment," Bettencourt said. "I enjoy hearing them say, 'This is so exciting!' or 'Wow! I didn’t think I could do this!' after a lesson or activity. It is very rewarding to be able to work with these kids and to learn from them."
The Meridian native is especially proud of the program development she was able to do for day camps, volunteering at other AmeriCorps member events and working within the local community.
In addition, Bettencourt said serving as an AmeriCorps member was a great opportunity for her to continue to learn and develop her teaching skills. She is working towards a degree in agricultural education.
The Idaho 4-H Positive Youth Development AmeriCorps Program aims to strengthen communities by engaging underserved youth including those who live in rural communities, are economically disadvantaged and socially isolated.
Learn more about the program: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h/people/americorps
Pictured above from left are AmeriCorps members Makenna DeWitt, Jordyn Bettencourt and Lillie Carnell.
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Call for Speakers
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AmeriCorps members serving across Idaho will be together in Boise for two days of personal and professional development March 14-15. We are looking for speakers for both keynote and workshop sessions. This year's theme is Commit, Persevere and Act.
Potential topics include:
- Volunteer Management
- Leadership
- Community Collaboration
- Personal Mission Statement
- Self-Care and Burnout
- Developing Soft Skills
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Please complete and submit the request-for-proposal form by Oct. 31.
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Join the Idaho Nonprofit Center and Serve Idaho in honoring the people and organizations that encompass the spirit of philanthropy on Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m. MST. This includes those who have given time, talent, treasure and involvement in the community. |
Learn more about the honorees in each category below.
- Outstanding Philanthropic Company
- Outstanding Nonprofit
- Outstanding Volunteer Manager
- Outstanding Adult Philanthropist
- Outstanding Adult Volunteer – Brightest Star
- Outstanding Youth Philanthropist
Register to attend at: https://web.idahononprofits.org/events/Idaho-Philanthropy-Day-2022-448/details
Emerging Visionaries Award Opportunity
Right now, young people in Idaho are thinking big and innovating to solve society's toughest challenges.
Prudential Financial and Ashoka are partnering to present Prudential Emerging Visionaries, a national recognition program that rewards young people who have innovative solutions to financial and societal challenges.
The Emerging Visionaries program is accepting applications from young people whose powerful vision is driving real change. Those selected may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards and an all-expense-paid trip with their parent or guardian to Prudential's headquarters, as well as coaching and skills development to help elevate their innovation.
Applications are due Nov. 3. Learn more at https://www.prudential.com/links/about/emergingvisionaries
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Attend Commission Meetings through Public Meeting Portal
Townhall meeting portal launched
You can now join the Serve Idaho Commission and committee meetings in person or over Zoom by visiting Townhall.Idaho.Gov.
Users can now subscribe to receive up-to-date notifications for public meetings related to almost 200 Idaho state agencies, boards and commissions. Find a meeting using a keyword search, copy meetings to your calendar and use a text reader to find valuable information in meeting documents with ease.
Trainings / Workshops
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Join Southwest Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 8:30 – 10 a.m. for “Social Media Tips to get your Organization Notices.” Find the Zoom link here.
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Idaho Nonprofit Center: Design Learning Spaces for Belonging: Accessibility - Oct. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. MST with Elizabeth Ralston
This two-part series is for people who deliver workshops, webinars or conference sessions on non-equity topics. It is also relevant for learning leaders who organize these sessions. It is designed to be action-focused, meaning that you will complete the series with actionable next steps and tools to support your success. Learn more and register.
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Upswell Summit - Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MST
The Upswell Summit is a virtual event bringing big ideas, bold thinkers and best strategies for building a healthy and just nation. It will focus on learnings and reflections from the previous Upswell events, what the political landscape means for communities and a look ahead to 2023. Learn more and register.
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The Idaho Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Dial 711 for Idaho Relay Service.
Serve Idaho is supported by AmeriCorps. A total of $4,519,228, or 61%, of the program is financed with federal funds, and $2,893,430, or 39%, is funded by local support.
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