Archives: June 2015

Tuesday / June 23 / 2015

Tallahassee – During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman awarded three Floridians with the Champion of Service Award, Florida’s statewide volunteer award. Governor Scott said, “From volunteering in disaster recovery to selflessly serving Florida seniors and those with special needs, I am... Read More

Thursday / June 18 / 2015

Tallahassee—Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman today announced that Tallahassee will host the city’s first-ever AmeriCorps NCCC team. AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) strengthens communities and develops leaders by deploying individuals age 18-24 to communities across the nation to provide direct, team-based community service. The... Read More

Wednesday / June 17 / 2015

Florida to Receive $15.4 Million for AmeriCorps Education Projects 660 AmeriCorps members will serve K-12 students in Jacksonville, Miami, and Orlando  Tallahassee, Fla. – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps, announced new investments of $15.4 million to support AmeriCorps members who will... Read More

Monday / June 01 / 2015

Tallahassee – Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman announced the inaugural class of VF’s LeaderCorps Program today. The 2015 LeaderCorps Class is comprised of 21 service leaders from across Florida who will raise awareness of the impact of national service and advocate for volunteerism and civic engagement in their local communities.... Read More