AmeriCorps Alums is the only national network that connects the nearly 1 million alumni of all AmeriCorps programs to the people, ideas, and resources that support their commitment to a lifetime of service. For more information, visit , like them on Facebook, follow @AmeriCorpsAlums on Twitter, and connect on LinkedIn.

Scavenger Hunt Directions: As part of this month’s teleconference, use the AmeriCorpsAlums website to discover resources available and to answer the following questions. Save and send your completed answer sheet to by Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Subject line: AmeriCorps Alums Scavenger Hunt

Navigate using the horizontal menu bar:

ABOUT

  1. Find the October 2015 Monthly Newsletter. Scroll to the bottom to find the link “Get Ready to Engage Skills-Based Volunteers.” This is a survey/tool to help you determine if your nonprofit is prepared to engaged skills-based volunteers. It promises immediate feedback. How much does it cost? How long should it take to complete the survey?

MEMBER BENEFITS

  1. Which benefit would come in handy every April?
  1. Who was the last $5,000 AmeriCorps Alums Eli J. Segal Award winner?

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  1. Using the Jobs Board, how many job postings are listed for the job function Volunteer Management (no specific industry or state)?
  1. How many job postings for the industry Volunteerism in the state of Wisconsin (no specific job function)?
  1. When is the next Virtual Career Fair?
  1. Go to the Training Webinars section of Professional Development. Which of the Top 5 Webinars interest you the most?
  1. Which webinar under Exploring Careers would be most pertinent to your present career path?

ALUMNI CHAPTERSPage 2

  1. In what city of Wisconsin is there an active AmeriCorps Alums Chapter?

CAMPAIGNS/INITIATIVES

Check out Employers of National Service. These employers recognize that AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni are motivated, flexible and outcome oriented leaders with valuable skills and training. Their job applications will ask if applicant has National Service experience. Now, follow the link to the Employers of National Service Website. Find and click on the linkfor a list of Employers of National Service.

  1. Is the nonprofit where you are serving listed?
  1. From the list of Private Sector employers (use the search feature to select only Private Sector employers), list two that you’ve actually heard of before.

**Return to the Alums website**

FAR RIGHT COLUMN

  1. Using the Calendar, which months offer Virtual Grad School Fairs in 2016?
  1. What job for Alums is located in the Midwest? (Identify job and city)

That’s it! Remember, you may use all the resources on this site NOW. No need to wait until after August 31, 2016.

Please send a copy of your answers to the above questions to by Tuesday, April 12. Subject Line: AmeriCorps Alums Scavenger Hunt