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Member highlight: Shae Roan, Idaho HealthCorps
Shae Roan is wrapping up her third term of service as an AmeriCorps member with Idaho HealthCorps. Her service has been focused on providing the 5-2-1-0 health program to students. This program teaches kids to eat five daily servings or more of fruits and vegetables, limit screen time to two hours or less per day, participate in physical activity for at least one hour a day, and drink zero sugary drinks.
Shae has had a great experience serving Idaho HealthCorps. Not only is it based on campus, where she can go to class and check-in for service afterwards, but her education award has helped pay for her college tuition. Additionally, through a service stipend, she has been able to save up some extra money to purchase a new car.
Shae's experience has varied day-to-day, with tasks ranging from emailing teachers and putting together program goody bags, to teaching about 5-2-1-0 to classrooms off campus and engaging with the community through outreach events.
Shae has had two defining AmeriCorps experiences. In her first year of service, she utilized the 5-2-1-0 teaching kit binder, but found the teaching guides, material and programming could use some refinement. In her second year, Shae, along with other AmeriCorps members, went through the entire binder and updated all the information, making it more helpful and thorough. Her second defining experience was teaching one of the 5-2-1-0 lessons to a local first grade elementary class. Afterwards the teacher reached out, indicating the kids were incorporating the lesson activities while at school, as well as encouraging each other, and the principal, to meet their water drinking goals.
Shae looks forward to another year of AmeriCorps service, continuing her work in the community and providing the 5210 health program to kids. She also looks forward to graduating with a degree in speech language pathology and a minor in health education.
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AmeriCorps VISTA resource development specialist
 The AmeriCorps VISTA resource development specialist will increase and strengthen resources available to homeless families with children in Latah County. Tasks will include developing a grant cycle calendar, updating statistical data, researching grant opportunities to increase applications, organizing fundraising events and more.
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AmeriCorps VISTA reentry operation specialist
 The AmeriCorps VISTA reentry operation specialist will enhance organizational capacity for the St. Vincent de Paul Reentry Career Development Team by streamlining operational processes and creating systems to improve service delivery. Key responsibilities will include developing resources and training materials, designing an employer outreach initiative for second-chance employment opportunities, establishing a centralized knowledge repository to ensure continuity of services and more.
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American Climate Corps: Young people in every community across the country will work on climate solutions to be equipped with the tools they need to succeed in the future workforce. Learn more. |
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AmeriCorps Pathways Program: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced a rule change for the Pathways Program expanding opportunities for AmeriCorps members and alumni. Individuals, with or without degrees, who have completed an AmeriCorps term of service are eligible to participate in the Pathways Recent Graduates and Interns programs, providing opportunities for paid work in agencies to kickstart their careers in the federal government. Find open Pathways opportunities. |
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2024 Idaho Nonprofit Center statewide conference
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This summer, the Idaho Nonprofit Center (INC) is hosting the annual Idaho Nonprofit Conference for the 20th year. Join us in trainings and discussions for all levels.
Nonprofit professionals – from board members to CEOs and everyone in between – will convene at the premier event for Idaho leaders to address critical issues and opportunities in the nonprofit sector.
- When: Aug. 27 – 28.
- Individual pass: $250 for INC members / $350 for not-yet-members.
- Organization pass: $1,000 for INC members only.
- Serve Idaho is accepting scholarship requests through Aug. 12.
Learn more about this professional development opportunity on INC's website.
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9/11 National Day of Service
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Idaho State University's 9/11 National Day of Service Grant is looking for volunteers to participate in service activities in Pocatello, Kellogg and the Treasure Valley over the next year.
To learn more on how to participate, contact Kayla Fielder at kaylafielder@isu.edu.
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Planning and planting a garden
Sept. 25, 10 – 11 a.m. (MT)
Idaho Foodbank – 3630 E. Commercial Court, Meridian, ID 83642
Join us for a fun and informative session on planning and planting a garden at the Idaho Food Bank! Whether a beginner or a seasoned gardener, learn tips on how to grow an edible garden – from the right plant choices to healthy garden maintenance.
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Canning basics
Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (MT)
Idaho Foodbank – 3630 E. Commercial Court, Meridian, ID 83642
Come join us at the Idaho Foodbank for a hands-on workshop on canning basics! Our expert instructor from the University of Idaho Extension Office will guide you through a step by step process of preserving fruits and vegetables to be enjoyed year-round.
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Stay connected
Join the Idaho AmeriCorps Alum page on LinkedIn. Keep up-to-date on AmeriCorps programs and opportunities, volunteer activities and connect with other alums.
Follow Serve Idaho on Facebook. Stay up-to-date on service and volunteerism in Idaho, AmeriCorps opportunities, and resources for nonprofit and public service professionals.
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Alum highlight
Share your AmeriCorps story and a picture to be a featured alum. Provide the following:
- Year(s) served.
- Organization served.
- Description of service.
- Defining experience during service.
- Impact of experience.
- Memorable story.
- Influence on career path.
Please send story to Micaela.deLoyola-Carkin@labor.idaho.gov
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 In 2023, AmeriCorps committed more than $7.7 million to support Idaho communities through AmeriCorps initiatives. This federal investment leveraged more than $2 million in other resources to strengthen community impact, build local support and increase return on taxpayer dollars.
Serve Idaho is a division of the Idaho Department of Labor. The commission administers Idaho's AmeriCorps programs. Serve Idaho is funded in part by the federal agency AmeriCorps and the Idaho Department of Labor. More information about Serve Idaho and AmeriCorps service opportunities is at serve.idaho.gov.
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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 $7,722,927 (79%) of the program is financed through federal funds, and $2,051,059 (21%) is funded through local support.
      
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