Serve North Dakota

Did you know? AmeriCorps and ServeND can help you:
• Gain valuable work experience
• Pay for college
• Build your network
Plus, you get to make a difference in your state! Join us as we build a stronger future. 💪 www.AmeriCorpsND.com

Applications for Reading and Math Corps tutors for the '24-'25 school year are still open! We are still looking for tutors in Fargo, West Fargo, Bismarck, Jamestown, Minot, Max, Sawyer, and Kindred! Take action and create a positive impact in your local community! Contact [email protected] for more information!

📢 POSITIONS ARE OPEN! 🌟Join the Youth Advisory Board to make a difference in your community, develop professional leadership skills, and enhance your resume. Board members, ages 15-21, will plan impactful projects and advise on youth issues. Become a voice for youth!
👇Click the link in comments to learn more and apply!

Great service and skill-building opportunity! Know anyone who would be a great fit?

🚨Service Opportunity!🚨
FARRMS is seeking a Communications Capacity Building AmeriCorps Member for a part-time, 900-hour service opportunity for individuals 17 and up.

The member will support FARRMS' marketing team by creating marketing materials, assisting at community events, gathering content, and organizing the annual Farmer calendar.

Benefits include a living allowance, grocery stipend, and an education award.
⭐ Apply now - link in comments!

*Pictured: AmeriCorps Alumni Shelby Hazel, who served as a Communications Coordinator and was later hired by FARRMS into a permanent role after completing her service commitment!

What a perfect match!! We are very fortunate to have AmeriCorps Member Mary Podoll leveraging her extensive agriculture background to strengthen small farms and food networks in North Dakota. After a 35 year career with USDA, she is happy to still be helping farmers but in a much more creative way. Read what she had to say about her service:

"My position as a coach/mentor Liaison for the Strong Farms Incubator Project parallels working with my family at Baldwin Greenhouse and allows me just enough of a stipend for expenses that I don’t have to work elsewhere. This way I can almost always be available to our intern participants on site. If they need to be gone for a day or two, I can ensure that their crops are cared for- or provide a helping hand! I knew about AmeriCorps, and I love the mission and values. this value added to what I was going to do anyway with Strong Farms. I feel “official” as a mentor and spokesperson, too!! Not that it keeps me from telling anyone what we are trying to accomplish with this project."

We are so grateful to Mary for choosing to use her talents and experience to strengthen her community through service! Keep up the great work, Mary!!

Strengthen ND

Serve ND is led by a talented, passionate and connected group of Commissioners, and we want to tell you more about one of them! ⬇⬇⬇

Dana Hager has a diverse background in the public and private sectors. From serving as zoo director at Roosevelt Park Zoo to outreach and education at Bismarck Cancer Center, Dana’s professional background has positioned her well to help strengthen North Dakota through her current role as an account executive at Clearwater Communications. Dana works closely with the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO), the North Dakota Ethanol Council (NDEC) and the North Dakota Economic Development Association (EDND). She was appointed to Serve ND in 2022, and currently serves as chair.

When it comes to service, Dana walks the walk! Her volunteer activities include church council at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, is a Sunday School teacher, BioGirls mentor, past board member and supporter of Dakota Zoo.

Service and volunteering have played a huge role in shaping Dana's journey. Being active in many diverse groups and organizations has helped her build a strong sense of community and empathy, which she brings into her leadership roles every day. Experience in teamwork and understanding different perspectives help Dana work closely with organizations and groups across the state.

Thanks Dana, for contributing your time and talent to help advance service initiatives for our state!

Dakota Zoo BIO Girls - Bismarck, ND - House of Prayer North Dakota Ethanol
North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations Economic Development Association of North Dakota Dana Pritschet Hager Clearwater Communications

If you’re hoping to help a child or grandchild with their tuition, the AmeriCorps Segal Education Award may be the perfect solution! AmeriCorps members are eligible to earn up to the equivalent of two full-time education awards totaling over $13,000. Best part? Members 55+ can transfer the award to a child, grandchild, or foster child.

Learn more here: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/americorps/become-americorps-member/benefits-during-and-after-service

Check out this great documentary about youth exploring meaningful service career paths!

Changemakers | Roadtrip Nation Meet the people building a better future

👏👏🤩Let's hear it for AmeriCorps Member Callie Krabbenhoft! We are happy to recognize the great work she is doing as part of her service with Bakken Oil Rush Ministry through the programming of Strengthen ND. See what she had to say about her service:

I have been able to grow my service site’s social media presence which has allowed us to reach more people with our community outreach events. I have also been able to increase our communications with people in the community which has made us more accessible online. It’s been very rewarding seeing the impact that my service has had on my host site. If you choose to do a year of service it will impact your community just as much as it will impact you!

Thank you Callie, for putting you passion and talent to work improving your community! We are so thankful for your service!!

Callie Krabbenhoft

🏗️Community Builder Program Spotlight🏗️

Our friends at FARRMS are looking for an AmeriCorps Communications Capacity Building Member. This is a part-time, 900-hour service opportunity open to individuals 17 and up.

In this role the AmeriCoprs member will grow the capacity of FARRMS' marketing team by assisting in the creation of marketing materials; they will assist at outreach booths at community events; gather content (photography, videography), and coordinate logistics for the creation of their annual Farmer calendar.

Benefits include a monthly living stipend, housing stipend, and an education award.

Apply now at https://www.sourisbasin.org/opportunity-listings

*Pictured is AmeriCorps Alumni and Economic Recovery Corps Fellow, Felicity Merritt. Felicity served FARRMS as an AmeriCorps member and then was hired by FARRMS into a permanent role after completing her service commitment. She has recently transitioned into the new role of being an Economic Recovery Corps Fellow serving Souris Basin Planning Council for the next two and half years!

Are you a recent grad looking to gain real-world experience and to boost your resume? Becoming a North Dakota AmeriCorps member could be the perfect solution! Explore your career options while serving your community. www.AmeriCorpsND.com

Serve ND attending the NDANO nonprofit leadership conference in Bismarck.

Join us for the MSI Community Chat on Thursday, May 30th at 10:30 am CST!
Hear from recipients of the Statewide Public Space Initiative (SPSI) - Placemaking Planning Grant. Learn about the communities’ project outcomes, implementation, and next steps.

Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4btKYLx

All students deserve to get the support they need to be successful. Read about how North Dakota community members are stepping up!

After seeing the impact that Reading Corps had on her own daughter, Kathryn Byrd decided to pay it forward by becoming a tutor herself. Read Kathryn’s story: https://ndseec.wordpress.com/2024/05/14/a-ripple-effect-of-reading-success/

We have some really great AmeriCorps Members, and we would like you to meet one of them! Luc Chinwongs is currently serving with New American Consortium for Wellness and Empowerment through the programming of Strengthen ND. We are so proud of the work Luc is doing to support the New American community! See what he had to say about his service:

"Participants have developed their literacy and communications skills, resulting in more confidence in their abilities. I have the satisfaction of seeing them gain new opportunities."

We are so appreciative of your service, Luc!

Another way you can support your community!

It's FAQ Friday!
Today's Q: Who are the people working at polling sites on Election Day?
A: They are ELECTION HEROES! Election workers are ordinary citizens who get TRAINED and PAID by their county. They are citizens of the US, residents of their county, and 16 years of age or older. Yes, even students can be election workers! To be an Election Hero, contact your County Auditor here: www.ndaco.org/cod/browse-by-department/ #/department/Auditor's%20Office.
Many counties have a form on their website, or use the form on the Secretary of State's office (you'll still need your county auditor's address):https://vip.sos.nd.gov/PDFs/Portals/Pollworker%20Brochure%20Fillable.pdf

👏🤩Go North Dakota!!

It's our pleasure to introduce you to current AmeriCorps Member, Charlene DeCicco! Charlene's service is expanding capacity of the New Town Chamber , through the programming of Souris Basin Planning Council . See what she had to say about her service:

"I am enjoying the opportunity to connect and grow with my community by serving as a bridge between individuals and businesses."

Great job Charlene! We are grateful for your service!!

Looking to Join AmeriCorps become a part of the Community Builder Program.

🏗️Community Builder Program Spotlight🏗️

Our friends at FARRMS are looking for an AmeriCorps Communications Capacity Building Member. This is a part-time, 900-hour service opportunity open to individuals 17 and up.

In this role the AmeriCoprs member will grow the capacity of FARRMS' marketing team by assisting in the creation of marketing materials; they will assist at outreach booths at community events; gather content (photography, videography), and coordinate logistics for the creation of their annual Farmer calendar.

Benefits include a monthly living stipend, housing stipend, and an education award.

Apply now at https://www.sourisbasin.org/opportunity-listings

*Pictured is AmeriCorps Alumni, Shelby Hazel. Shelby served FARRMS as an AmeriCorps Communications Coordinator and was hired by FARRMS into a permanent role after completing her service commitment. She will transition into the role of being the AmeriCorps Host Site Supervisor once a new member is retained.

Join AmeriCorps as a Reading and Math Corps member!

ND Reading Corps Full Feature (Updated 2023) This video was originally made for the 22-23 school year and has since been updated for the 23-24 school year.

ND Commission and Project staff were in Minneapolis last week for America's Service Commissions National Service Training and Convention. It was a great opportunity to network and learn new ways to support our state through Americorps programs!

It's , so we're giving a huge shoutout to the of in the Peace Garden State! Follow Serve North Dakota or visit https://bit.ly/serve-ND to learn more.

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National service is an opportunity to guide the next generation while earning benefits like an education award to receive money for school or pay off student loans. Read more to find out how our nation's mentors, like AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, are making a difference in communities while benefitting their future: Bit.ly/MentorMonthBlog

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