Arlington Works! AmeriCorps in the news March 2015 The Arlington Connection included an article about our
Arlington Works! AmeriCorps program in their latest issue. You can view it HERE  Traveling Trolley July 2014  Red Cross Blood Drive May 9, 2014  More photos from the Life After AmeriCorps Panel Martin Luther King National Day of Service January 20, 2014  For the Martin Luther King Jr.
Day of National Service, the Arlington Works! AmeriCorps members, Program
Director, two site supervisors, and three volunteers went to Opportunity Place,
the day center of the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN). At
Opportunity Place, people that are experiencing homelessness can shower, get
clothes, do laundry, apply for benefits, or talk to a career counselor. When
the team arrived, an A-SPAN staff person talked to the group about homelessness
in Arlington and A-SPAN’s services. He also gave a tour of the facility and
then split the team into groups by tasks – organize donated clothing and
toiletry items, clean the floors and walls to disinfect during flu season, do
paint touch-ups, and do other deep cleaning.
Team members not only learned a lot about homelessness and the Housing First initiative, but they also had a lot of fun. An Arlington Works! team member that sorted clothes writes, “Our room was full of laughter, singing, and, invariably, underwear jokes. I think the greatest part about participating in service activities is the joy that it spreads among your fellow volunteers and within yourself….By the time we were finished, the new paint and sparklingly clean floors and countertops didn’t shine as brightly as our smiles.”
This was the third
year Arlington Works! has partnered with A-SPAN for MLK Day. Interactive Projector Trainings AmeriCorps Virginia State Launch Event October 11, 2014  2013 REEP Picnic June 7, 2013  More photos from the 2013 REEP Picnic Deloitte Impact Day 2013 June 7, 2013 Thank You Edu-Futuro & Deloitte. for sponsoring this wonderful opportunity!#GettingThingsDone #SUCCESS  Edu-Futuro Gala 2013 May 30, 2013  Life After AmeriCorps Lunch April 26, 2013  More photos from the 2013 Life After AmeriCorps Lunch Family Workshop: Making a PowerPoint March 26, 2013  AmeriCorps Week March 9-17, 2013  AmeriCorps Officer Visits REEP  More photos from the Americorps officer visit Martin Luther King National Day of Service January 20, 2013  More photos from the 2013 MLK National Day of Service Move to Syphax Education Center January 22, 2013 As of January 2013 WE ARE OFFICIALLY MOVED IN! Welcome to our new home:  Syphax Education Center 2110 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204 Thomas Jefferson/Georgetown Health Clinic REEP Outreach English Classes Technology Skills for Job Seekers Workshops June 2012  Summer is here, and the Arlington Works team is kicking off the season by piloting a new series of job and technology skills workshops! The week-long workshops were developed by AmeriCorps members serving at REEP and Edu-Futuro, and will provide REEP students an opportunity to improve their English and technology skills while REEP is on it's summer break. Lessons will focus on basic internet navigation, word processing, and applying for jobs online. Intermediate and advanced students will also work on drafting a resume and cover letter to use in their job search. We had a great turnout at registration for the classes and we're looking forward to getting into the classroom tomorrow! -- Skye McDonald AmeriCorps Week 2012 March 10-17, 2012 Every year, AmeriCorps Week
recognizes the commitment of AmeriCorps members and alums by
highlighting the impact that AmeriCorps makes across the nation. This
year, AmeriCorps week is taking place from Saturday, March 10 through
Sunday, March 18. The two goals of AmeriCorps Week are to connect
AmeriCorps members and alums and highlight their roles as a part of a
nation-wide volunteer movement, and to communicate the powerful impact
that AmeriCorps members have on critical problems in communities across
the nation. The Arlington Works! team has an exciting week of
volunteerism and community outreach planned. Join us and help us spread
the word about AmeriCorps in Arlington!
Arlington County Government Career Fair February 28, 2012 Arlington County Government is holding an informational career fair tomorrow at the Arlington Employment Center, one of the Arlington Works! partner organizations. The
career fair will take place on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in
the lower level auditorium of the Arlington Employment Center (2100
Washington Blvd). More than 900 people are already registered to attend,
and 22 Arlington County agencies will have information about job
openings. The job fair is informational, no resumes will be accepted. All Arlington Country job applications are accepted online at their website. Arlington Works! AmeriCorps members Anna Cupito and Sara Fry will be assisting at the fair. --Skye McDonald |
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