Our Impact
10,232 Youth connected with Education programs
2,788 People supported by Health Care programs,
Job Skills training, and Fitness & Nutrition activities
Coos County
254 Community Volunteers engaged in 3,236 service hours
13,274 Lives Touched by Our Members *
* 2015— 2016 program year
Members
For 1,700 hours over 11 months, our members serve communities while developing their own skills and furthering their education. Our members come from varying social, cultural and educational backgrounds. Anyone 17 years or older may apply, and many members have college degrees.
Service begins on August 30th, 2017 with a three day UCA orientation. At least 85 % of all the member’ s hours are spent providing direct services at their host site. The remaining hours may be dedicated to training opportunities. Members attend AmeriCorps sponsored trainings and activities, participate in National Service Days, attend quarterly regional meetings, and have the opportunity to participate in optional development activities.
Partners
● Coos Bay Public Library
● Coos Watershed Association
● South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Douglas County
● Battered Persons’ Advocacy ● Phoenix Charter School *
● UCAN Healthy Start *
● Umpqua Watershed
● Area Health Education Center of Southwest Oregon
● Douglas County Partners for Student Success *
● Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley
Jackson County
● Rogue Valley Farm to School
Josephine County
● Southern Oregon Educational Service District *
* sites with 2 + members