Partner with Energy Communities AmeriCorps: Empower Change Through Partnership
Why Partner With Us?
Energy Communities AmeriCorps offers valuable partnership opportunities for organizations committed to community development and sustainability. By joining forces, partners can leverage AmeriCorps VISTA members' skills and dedication to support local initiatives, enhance organizational capacity, and drive meaningful impact in energy communities across the country.
What Partners Will Do
Partners with Energy Communities AmeriCorps will:
- Collaborate on Projects: Work alongside AmeriCorps VISTA members to develop and implement community projects focused on economic development, energy transition, and environmental remediation.
- Build Capacity: Use VISTA members to strengthen organizational capabilities through activities like expanding programs, managing volunteers, and planning strategically.
- Mobilize Resources: Access additional funding opportunities and technical expertise with support from AmeriCorps to sustain community initiatives.
Who Can Partner?
We welcome partnerships from:
- Nonprofit Organizations: Collaborate with VISTA members to expand outreach, develop programs, and build organizational capacity.
- Government Agencies: Engage VISTA members to support community projects, enhance service delivery, and foster innovation in service areas.
- Philanthropic Organizations: Invest in community-driven initiatives and amplify impact through strategic funding and support.
- Businesses and Industry Partners: Contribute expertise, resources, and mentorship to advance economic development and sustainability efforts in energy communities.
Benefits of Partnership
Partnering with Energy Community AmeriCorps offers:
- Direct Impact: Engage directly in community-driven initiatives alongside AmeriCorps VISTA members focused on economic revitalization, energy transition, and environmental recovery.
- Capacity Strengthening: Enhance organizational capabilities through VISTA support in program expansion, volunteer management, and strategic planning.
- Resource Leveraging: Access additional funding opportunities and technical assistance to sustain and scale local projects effectively.
contact us!
April Elkins-Badtke, Executive Director at Conservation Legacy
EMAIL: april@conservationlegacy.org
PHONE: 304-444-2764
our current partners include:
Economic Development Administration
Appalachian Regional Commission
Department of the Interior – Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement