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