New MACOG Staff Member Pursuing Regional AmeriCorps Program

MACOG is excited to announce planning is underway to fund and launch a new regional AmeriCorps program. The program will be designed to build regional capacity to address environmental sustainability goals and implement economic resilience strategies through AmeriCorps members. If awarded, MACOG would bring the first cohort of up to 15 AmeriCorps members on-board in the fall of 2022, who would serve with local governments and non-profits to advance our region’s capacity needs which may be related to broadband, high quality child care, tree canopy goals, and Climate Action Plans. AmeriCorps service is a great way to give back to the community while gaining valuable experience in public and non-profit sectors or a career in sustainability. Members can serve up to four one-year terms, receive a living allowance, benefits, and earn an education award to use towards public student loans or future educational expenses at accredited colleges/universities. The application will be available in 2022, but an Interest Form is available now at https://macog.com/americorps.html.

AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering.  AmeriCorps members serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

Amber Werner joined MACOG’s staff mid-October as the new AmeriCorps Program Director to pursue funding for the program. Amber hit the ground running with a wealth of experience from managing former AmeriCorps programs at the City of South Bend and United Way. We are excited to have Amber join the MACOG team! To learn more about Amber, check out her MACOG Staff Spotlight article!