(AGENPARL) – ven 23 settembre 2022 National service agency hosts city-wide, swearing-in and volunteer recognition ceremonies with Volunteer Louisiana and Teach for America []
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National service agency hosts city-wide, swearing-in and volunteer recognition ceremonies with Volunteer Louisiana and Teach for America NOLA
“For the past 19 years, the President’s Volunteer Service Award has inspired countless people to enact change, which highlights the enduring spirit of service,” said AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. “I was honored to recognize Craig Blackburn and Ed Brannan for their decade’s long commitment to service in the New Orleans community. Thank you both for sacrificing your time and demonstrating service as a uniting force.”
Yesterday’s President’s Volunteer Service Award recipients include:
– Craig Blackburn, Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans, Gold Award, 500 Hours Blackburn is a volunteer, advocate and champion for Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans. He has served on numerous boards over the last 20 years such as National Down Syndrome Society and Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Counsel. He also volunteers at Knights of Columbus, East Jefferson Hospital and enjoys spending time helping older adults.
– Edwin “Ed” Brannan, AmeriCorps RSVP with Volunteers of America, Lifetime Achievement Award A lifelong resident of New Orleans and proud Jesuit High School and Spring Hill graduate, Brannan serves with AmeriCorps RSVP where he supports local seniors who need rides to doctor’s visits and appointments, among other services to support their independence. Brannan has been a mainstay of the transportation program since 2003 and has completed thousands of volunteer service hours.
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AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.
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