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National Service
Corporation for National and Community Service
National program for community service that provides grants, resources, and services to service organizations and volunteers. This is the umbrella organization for the KVC.
AmeriCorps
National AmeriCorps program website that includes information on AmeriCorps*State, AmeriCorps*
VISTA , and AmeriCorps*NCCC.
National Service Resource Center
CNCS Resource Center that includes printed resources, lists of training opportunities, and online resources.
National Service Learning Clearinghouse
National Service-learning website including information on Learn and Serve
America.
Learn and Serve
America
National Learn and Serve website with information for individuals and organizations.
General Links
Glossary of National Service Terms
MS Word document listing common terms used when referring to National Service.
Kansas Campus Compact
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Kansas Department of Education
The KVC is a part of the KSDE.
For Organizations
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
The
Alliance is an organization for nonprofits to help them develop their management and governance capabilities through conferences, research publications, and providing consultant resources.
Innovations in Civic Participation
Devoted to program and policy development, ICP works to help organizations and groups incorporate civic participation in their programs for their communities, nation, and other worldwide initiatives. The organization offers technical assistance, supports research and policy development, and provides an index of publications on its site.
Points of Light Foundation
The Points of Light Foundation works to increase support for volunteerism throughout
America by networking individuals and organizations, providing funding and resources, and developing service programs. The Foundation also provides training to individuals and organizations and online resources for members.
Make a Difference Day
General information on Make a Difference Day and project ideas.
Students in Service To America
Guidebook for teaching young people about the importance of service.
ServeNet
Website for individual volunteers to search volunteer opportunities and for organizations to search for resources including grant funding. The site also includes a small section for educators in service-learning.
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Information for nonprofits including risk assessments and services, books, articles, and tools to help manage your organization.
Idealist.org
A project of Actions Without Borders, Idealist.org seeks to support nonprofit and community organizations through networking and providing a listing of job opportunities.
Energize, Inc.
Website full of resources for leaders of volunteers.
Outcome Measurements Resource Network
Downloadable documents, links, and other resources to aid organizations in developing performance measures for their program.
Project STAR
Provides technical assistance to programs in developing performance measures.
Verizon Foundation Resource Center
Information for nonprofits to assist them in developing and improving their programming.
Usa.gov for Nonprofits
Resources for nonprofits including grant writing tips, links to government forms, and tax information.
For individuals
Volunteer Solutions
Search website hosted by the United Way for individuals looking for volunteer opportunities in their area.
Volunteer Match
Search website to find volunteer opportunities by area or city.
ServeNet
Website for individual volunteers to search volunteer opportunities and for organizations to search for resources including grant funding. The site also includes a small section for educators in service-learning.
Network for Good
List of volunteer opportunities, information on donating to charities, and links to other organizations.
Article: How to Know When Not to Volunteer (Wikihow)
Article: Ten Tips on Volunteering Wisely (Independent Sector)
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Events
- KVC Board Meeting
April 16, 2010 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
(A KVC-sponsored event) regular scheduled meeting to be held in Lawrence.
- Celebration of Service
April 21, 2010 (1:00 pm) - April 22, 2010 (6:00 pm)
(A KVC-sponsored event) The Kansas Volunteer Commission and the Corporation for National and Community Service are hosting a Celebration of Service event April 21-22.
This 1 1/2 day celebration will encompass service to the community, educational workshops and networking...
- KVC Board Meeting
June 11, 2010 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
(A KVC-sponsored event) Regular meeting to be held in Abiline. 9am-2pm
- KVC Board Meeting
August 20, 2010 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
(A KVC-sponsored event) Regular meeting, location TBD.
- KVC Board Meeting
October 15, 2010 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
(A KVC-sponsored event) Regular meeting, location TBD.
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