Kansas Volunteer Commission

A State Service Commission providing resources and funding to local groups that tackle community needs. AmeriCorps. Mentoring. Volunteerism. Civic Engagement.

[Kansas Volunteer Commission @KansasVolunteer]

📣 Your voice matters!
The Kansas Volunteer Commission invites you to take the Kansas Volunteerism Survey and help shape funding priorities and supports for volunteerism, mentoring, civic engagement, and national service across Kansas.
👉 Take the survey: https://t.co/Q4v2Q7shC0

[States for Service @states4service]

🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 President Trump's FY26 budget has proposed the complete elimination of AmeriCorps, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is withholding approximately $200 million in FY25 funds for AmeriCorps.

Email your members of Congress now: https://t.co/LNHtQRK3uu

[Rachel Manuel Bruns @rachelbruns]

“It’s not just affecting the volunteers, but it’s going to make a difference as to whether some of our community members can actually continue to stay in their homes,” https://t.co/HZZvRMbSIV #AmeriCorps #NorthDakota

[MENTOR @MENTORnational]

Join part two of our 3-part webinar series on the new 5th edition of the EEPM! We'll be exploring Elements 5-12, and dig into the core of what makes mentoring programs thrive.

📅 June 26, 1 PM EST
🔗 https://t.co/jyZQKKHRdP

Register now!

[Volunteer Kansas @VolunteerKansas]

What a terrific 8 weeks it has been. We are so proud of all those who participated in this year's Give Back Kansas Challenge. Congratulations to you all, and thank you for giving back to Kansas. A special thanks to our Challenge winners below. You worked hard and came out victorious. We can't wait to see which organizations you choose to receive your grant prizes! @KansasVolunteer

[America's Service Commissions @statecommission]

"AmeriCorps is national service at its best: voluntary, community-based, impactful & efficient... At a time when division dominates our headlines, AmeriCorps brings people together around a common purpose. That’s something worth preserving." — @RepDonBacon
https://t.co/fdPilsYi8s

[Volunteer Kansas @VolunteerKansas]

Sign your company up to compete in this year's Give Back Kansas Challenge and win BIG! Get the 411 @ https://t.co/SPtP2GSVVA
#GiveAndGet #VolunteerKansas #gbksc @KansasVolunteer

[America's Service Commissions @statecommission]

Time for a commissioner highlight! Meet Amy Pinger. She's been a commissioner for 9 years at @KansasVolunteer. 🥇

Thank you for your service, Amy!

Want to highlight a service commissioner from your state/territory? Ask them to complete this form: https://t.co/isIqOsJlvr

[America's Service Commissions @statecommission]

🌎 It's #NationalKansasDay and we're proud to share that #AmeriCorpsWorks in Kansas!

📣 We also want to highlight @KansasVolunteer for being a leader in service and volunteerism in their state.

⤵️ See how @AmeriCorps and #NationalService make a difference across Kansas

[MENTOR @MENTORnational]

Mentors and mentees create lasting impacts on each other as they navigate their journeys together.
#ThankYourMentee today & reflect on how they’ve inspired you. Drop a “Thank you🫶” in the comments below!

Join the conversation!

#MentoringAmplifies #MentoringMonth

[MENTOR @MENTORnational]

Honoring youth voice is key to empowering young people, & mentoring should be a reciprocal path for growth, benefiting both mentors & mentees.❤️Reflect on how you can ensure youth feel heard & empowered.

Learn more 🔗https://t.co/tKufkZYiTf

#MentoringAmplifies #MentoringMonth

[MENTOR @MENTORnational]

📚 What’s inside the 5th Edition of the EEPM?

Each Element is filled with practical strategies, research-backed recommendations, & tips so no matter your program type or audience, you’ll find everything you need!

Dive in at 🔗 https://t.co/LSk37xMKyu
#MentoringAmplifies #EEPM

[AmeriCorps @AmeriCorps]

Thank you to all who served this #MLKDay to help build the #BelovedCommunity. Find more opportunities to unite, serve, and transform your community every day: https://t.co/Db4t25WDFt.

[KS Dept of Education @ksdehq]

Changes are coming!🚨

As of January 8, the KSDE website address will switch from https://t.co/5qYkVcgvzI to https://t.co/awzVC4WO19.

NOTE: If “.org” is used to access the KSDE website, the address will redirect to the “.gov” so there will not be a disruption of service.

[AmeriCorps @AmeriCorps]

📢Volunteer this #MLKDay📢Mon., Jan. 20

Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., by #Volunteering. Explore opportunities in your community to make a difference and help build a #BelovedCommunity: https://t.co/glspSS6Yp2.

#MLKDay2025

[Kansas Volunteer Commission @KansasVolunteer]

On this #ThankYourMentor Day, let’s take a moment to celebrate our mentors by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for their presence, support, and the profound impact they have had on our lives. Share your story at https://t.co/XKkRabkKc5 #NMM

[AmeriCorps @AmeriCorps]

🚨Myths, Misconceptions, and How to Start your AmeriCorps Journey🚨Tue., Jan. 28 | 4 p.m. ET

Curious about @AmeriCorps? Join our webinar to debunk myths, explore the truth about service, and learn how to start your journey. Don’t miss it! Register here: https://t.co/HUl4ghPXLK

[MENTOR @MENTORnational]

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the 5th Edition of the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ (EEPM)! 🎉 Building on 30+ years of research, this edition offers updated strategies to empower mentoring programs. 🌱 https://t.co/LSk37xMKyu #MentoringAmplifies #EEPM

[AmeriCorps @AmeriCorps]

🚨#MLKDayOfService🚨Mon., Jan. 20

Through volunteering, we can empower our communities and address their most urgent needs, as @AmeriCorps members and @AmeriCorpsSr volunteers do every day.  Read more: https://t.co/0vHShwQzLl

[Kansas Volunteer Commission @KansasVolunteer]

Learn more at: https://t.co/WoSrw3OsFm then go to Grants & Resources to access our mini-grant opportunities!

[Kansas Volunteer Commission @KansasVolunteer]

The Youth Mentoring Mini-Grant is now open for applications! The deadline for applications is 2/10/2025. Apply online: https://t.co/yt7HWJzPNr