Connecting members to the community
You've heard of the term "elevator speech." That's the thirty second speech you give when someone when asks, "What do you do?" or "AmeriCorps? What's that?" Delivering an accurate message takes time and practice.
AmeriCorps members are expected to dive right in and begin recruiting volunteers/partners and training. The following documents are sample networking materials that will give your members the confidence they need during those first cold calls and emails, and ensure your program is being represented appropriately. Use these documents when:
- Creating organizational partnerships
- Making first phone contact with potential partners or volunteers
- Sending follow-up emails to phone messages
- Posting information online
- Responding to calls or emails of interest in your program
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These samples were contributed by Chicago Public Schools Homeless Education Program (Chicago, IL) , a VISTA program that works with low income and homeless students to assure they are provided with educational opportunities that are equal to those of other students.
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