National Service Member Spotlight

AmeriCorps			*AmeriCorps Seniors*

The National Service Spotlight utilizes social media to recognize outstanding national service participants (AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors) for their work addressing local challenges and expanding opportunities across Iowa. Help us tell the story of these fabulous, dedicated individuals. Help them get the recognition they deserve, but would never expect!

Eligibility Guidelines

Individuals:

have served at least three months in a National Service Program
are currently serving or completed their service within the past 90 days
have made significant contributions to address community issues
actively promote service within their community
are involved in volunteering outside their assigned service duties

Questions? Contact Volunteer Iowa.

Nominator Information

Your Name

Organization

Mailing Address

E-mail Address

Phone

Nominee Information

Is this nomination for an individual or a team?

Individual

Team

Is nominee currently serving?

Participant must be currently serving (and completed at least three months) or finished their service within the past 90 days.

Currently serving

Finished service

When will (or did) the nominee's term end?

AmeriCorps member terms have specific end dates; Senior Corps terms do not. If nominating a Senior Corps member that is approaching "retirement", please include an estimated end of service date. This information is used to help schedule the Spotlight recognition.

Month

Day

Year

How many HOURS has this individual or team served since their term(s) began?

Enter numerals only

Approximately how many people have they served?

Enter numerals only

In which branch of National Service does/did the nominee serve?

Include the name and a description of the National Service program where the nominee served.

Name of Nominee

Team Members

Nominee Mailing Address

Nominee E-mail Address

If nominating a team, include the e-mail address for the team's main contact person.

Descriptions

Provide short narrative descriptions for the following questions. Answers should provide evidence for why this nominee deserves the National Service Member Spotlight recognition.

What community issues did the nominee address? What were their major accomplishments?

How has the nominee promoted service within the community?

How has the nominee been involved in service or volunteering outside their assigned service duties?

What are the nominee's plans after their service term is complete?

This question applies mainly to AmeriCorps members. If known, please explain the nominee's future educational or career plans. Have they expressed an interest in continuing to serve their community?

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National Service Member Spotlight