If you are interested in gaining service experience, you should consider joining the AmeriCorps program. The program provides grants for nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and tribes. These organizations help people in communities across the nation. In Arkansas, these grants are awarded through the EngageAR Arkansas Service Commission, which is appointed by the Governor. The commission awards grants based on the needs of the state.

AmeriCorps

The federal government funds the AmeriCorps program, which offers volunteers the opportunity to work in communities around the country. The program is comprised of a network of nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and tribes. AmeriCorps Arkansas Local Service provides grant funding to organizations across the state to meet specific local needs.

AmeriCorps Seniors

AmeriCorps volunteers in Arkansas are working to meet the needs of the communities where they live and serve. By providing services and resources, the volunteers are building stronger communities and expanding opportunities for individuals. AmeriCorps also helps rebuild communities after natural disasters.

AmeriCorps NCCC

AmeriCorps NCCC Arkansas serves the local community by providing volunteers to various nonprofits. Teams are divided into groups of two or three and serve three-week rotations at the various organizations. They perform a variety of tasks, from helping to plant crops to distributing food.

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP

Volunteers 55 and older can join the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program to help their communities. This program is a nationwide volunteer network that matches senior citizens with organizations that need their expertise and time. Volunteers can choose from nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and tribes. This service program is free to serve and provides volunteers with supplemental health insurance.

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grants

The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant program is an effort to engage American citizens age 55 and older in volunteer service. It provides grant funds to nonprofits that work in communities to address critical community needs while providing a high-quality volunteer experience. The program is one of AmeriCorps’ six focus areas, and it helps local nonprofits engage seniors and other older adults in service to their communities.

Local service rates

Local telephone service rates in Arkansas vary from city to city. They typically cover the installation and maintenance costs of telecommunications services and are a revenue source for the state’s 911 public safety communications center. The state also subsidizes local exchange carriers and modifies their rates to ensure affordability. In addition, the rate is used to cover long distance charges.

Intrastate access charges

Intrastate access charges for Arkansas Local Service are the rates you pay to the ILEC. This charge is not subject to Arkansas’ state taxes. In addition, carriers can recover their shortfall from the state’s AICCLP rate adjustment through their local rates. There is no cap on how much the ILEC can raise its intrastate access rates.