Arkansas 2-1-1 had the privilege
of hosting and AmeriCorps Program from September 2017 through August
2018. They were tasked with helping expand the 2-1-1 database from four
counties to 75. It was an exciting time of learning and growing as a
total of 13 AmeriCorps Members were located at six United Way offices across
the state. As a result of their participation, we were able to increase
our resource by 162% and make lasting connections with agencies across the
state. I was particularly impressed when the Members recited the
AmeriCorps Pledge during the orientation because it dovetails so perfectly with
our role as Information and Referral Specialists:
I will get things done for America
to make our people safer, smarter and healthier.
to make our people safer, smarter and healthier.
I will bring Americans together
to strengthen our communities.
to strengthen our communities.
Faced with apathy, I will take action.
Faced with conflict, I will seek common ground.
Faced with adversity, I will persevere.
I will carry this commitment with me
this year and beyond.
this year and beyond.
I am an AmeriCorps member and I will
get things done.
get things done.
If you have the opportunity to
work with AmeriCorps, VISTA, SeniorCorps, FemaCorps, or any of the other
wonderful National Service entities, you will also have your faith in the human
spirit bolstered as your program reaps the benefits of willing hearts.
Post by Carlos Garbutt
