Bridging Divides through National Service In the latest episode of the Cultivating Connections podcast, guests Jennifer Leshnower and Tony Lucero engage in an informative discussion about “bridging work” intended to bring people of diverse views and backgrounds together. The conversation centers on how national service programs like AmeriCorps can serve Read more…
From Service to Success: AmeriCorps and the Power of Community Engagement Today’s episode is a special re-release from a series we did in 2022 to celebrate our 20th anniversary! In a conversation celebrating SCI’s 20th anniversary, host David welcomes Roger Wong, the first AmeriCorps member with SCI. They discuss his Read more…
As the school year got started, so did our 16th year of SCI AmeriCorps! We are thrilled to have 9 members getting started this month across Greater Boston (last call for full year positions- still a few opportunities available!). Orientation is always an exciting time of connecting, learning, and getting Read more…
SCI Social Capital Inc. is pleased to announce that La Colaborativa has been selected as an SCI AmeriCorps host site for the 2023/24 year. The two organizations are now actively recruiting candidates to serve as an SCI AmeriCorps Member with La Colaborativa. The SCI AmeriCorps program selects partner organizations that Read more…
Serving with the SCI AmeriCorps program can be a great way to make a difference in the Woburn community while gaining valuable skills for your future! The SCI AmeriCorps program is now recruiting for three full-time positions serving in Woburn. The 2022/23 SCI AmeriCorps Members recently wrapped up their year Read more…
SCI Social Capital Inc. is excited to announce an innovative new partnership with Merrimack College that will significantly enhance the training and education that our cohort of SCI AmeriCorps members receive each year. Through this partnership, Merrimack faculty will be joining SCI staff in delivering the SCI Developing Leaders Program to SCI AmeriCorps Members. The Read more…
Last weekend I had the opportunity to facilitate two workshops at the IMPACT National Conference held this year at University of Massachusetts Amherst. On Friday I presented an adapted version of the Allyship Workshop I developed for Teens & Adults. The workshop examined the definition of allyship and what it means to practice Read more…
SCI Social Capital Inc is excited to announce the release of the 2023-2024 SCI AmeriCorps Host Site Application. An opportunity for youth-serving nonprofits and local government agencies to build youth and volunteer engagement capacity, selected SCI AmeriCorps Host Sites will welcome an SCI AmeriCorps member for up to 10 months. Read more…
Fifteen years ago, the first team of SCI AmeriCorps members made their mark. Since then, the program has continued to grow and adapt. You can join us in celebrating the hundreds of members that have chosen to serve with a gift to SCI today! I’m Philip Gordon, Deputy Director at Read more…
Getting to know Woburn Public Library, an SCI AmeriCorps host site The Woburn Public Library’s story is one deeply rooted in history. Having been in its present location since 1879, the Woburn Public Library is arguably the beating heart of Woburn. With programs for community members of all ages, the Read more…