Centralized Recruitment Unit (CRU) 2024 Recruitment Call Calendar

Last updated: February 27, 2024

Please note, all dates and topics are subject to change based on any conflicts that arise, the evolving needs of the network, and other unforeseen 

circumstances. All AmeriCorps agency staff are invited to each monthly recruitment call with the field.

Find 2023 Recruitment call topics and recordings here. 

Centralized Recruitment Unit (CRU) 2024 Recruitment Call Calendar

Date Topic Intended Audience Description

Jan. 17, 

2024

2-3 p.m. ET

Recording

Back to Basics: 

Recruitment 

Fundamentals

• AC Seniors

grantees

• Commission

• National Directs

• Subgrantees

• VISTA sponsors

• VGF grantees

Discuss recruitment fundamentals with the AmeriCorps recruitment team and 

larger network. 

*This call will have optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45pm – 3pm EST

Feb. 21, 

2024

2-3 p.m. ET

Register

Maximizing 

Member 

Benefits

• Commissions

• National Directs

• Subgrantees

• VISTA sponsors

One larger grantee and one smaller grantee to share about the innovative 

strategies they are trying when it comes to providing members with benefits 

beyond the living allowance and ed award.

*This call will have optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45pm – 3pm EST

March 20, 

2024

2-3 p.m. ET

Register

(updated) 

Partnership 

Development

• AC Seniors

grantees

• Commission

• National Directs

• Subgrantees

• VISTA sponsors

• VGF grantees

Success stories from the field, tangible resources around partnership 

development and follow-up conversation to our Feb. 2023 call around regional 

coordination among programs to recruit collectively.

*This call will have optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45pm – 3pm EST

April 17, 

2024

2-3 p.m. ET

Register

Leveraging 

current 

members and 

alumni for 

recruitment

• Commissions

• National Directs

• Subgrantees

• VISTA sponsors

Success story from the field on how a grantee has utilized the talents and interests 

of currently serving members to support recruitment while providing professional 

development opportunities to enhance the member experience. This will also 

serve as a follow-up to our July 2023 referral conversation. 

*This call will have optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45pm – 3pm EST
May 15, 

2024

2-3 p.m. ET

Register

(updated)

College and 

University 

Relationship 

Building 

• Commissions

• National Directs 

• Subgrantees

• VISTA sponsors

Discussion around how to cultivate reciprocal partnerships with colleges and 

universities. Hear a success story from the field and review agency resources to 

be utilized for college and university relationship building (focusing on MSIs, 

HBCUs, and Tribal Colleges and Universities). 

*This call will have optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45pm – 3pm EST

June 26, 

2024

2-3 p.m. ET

Register

Rural and 

Native 

Recruitment

• AC Seniors 

grantees 

• Commission

• National Directs 

• Subgrantees

• VISTA sponsors

• VGF grantees

Hear from AmeriCorps Native American Affairs as well as a success story from the 

field regarding strategies for native nations and rural recruitment. There will also 

be a review of agency resources for rural recruitment and time for small group 

breakout discussions. 

*This call will have optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45pm – 3pm EST

July 17, 

2024

2-3 p.m. ET

Register

(updated)

Digital Asset 

Management 

Tool Rollout

• AC Seniors 

grantees 

• Commission

• National Directs 

• Subgrantees

• VISTA sponsors

• VGF grantees

AmeriCorps’ Communications and Marketing Office will provide an overview of 

this new tool and how to use it to access digital collateral for recruitment and 

marketing.

Aug. 21, 

2024

2-3 p.m. ET

Register

From 

Community 

Served to 

Serving

• AC Seniors 

grantees 

• Commission

• National Directs 

• Subgrantees

• VISTA sponsors

• VGF grantees

Discussion around how to cultivate prospective members and volunteers among 

those currently engaged with the local AmeriCorps network (e.g. tutee, mentee, 

parent, guardian, family member, etc.).

*This call will have optional breakout room discussion time from 2:45pm – 3pm EST

Sept. 18, 

2024

2-3 p.m. ET

Register

Personas 

Training

• AC Seniors 

grantees 

• Commission

• National Directs 

• Subgrantees

• VISTA sponsors

• VGF grantees

Communications and Marketing Office will provide a training on how to build 

communications strategies for different target audiences (i.e. young adults, 

career changers, retirees, influencers, etc.).
AmeriCorps Centralized Recruitment Unit (CRU) 2024 Webinar Schedule

Date Topic Intended Audience Description

Jan. 30, 

2024

4 – 5 p.m. 

ET

Register

Economic 

Opportunity 

and 

Advancement 

Through 

Service

Adults 18+ interested 

in AmeriCorps 

Service, with a 

highlight on VISTA

Join us this month for our special topic discussion on Economic Opportunity and 

Advancement Through Service. We’ll highlight the ways AmeriCorps Service can 

open the door for new economic opportunists for members, as well as the work 

AmeriCorps members do in the areas of economic opportunity and 

advancement.

February 

27, 2024

4-5 p.m. ET

Register

Creating a 

Healthy Future 

through 

Service

Adults 18+ interested 

in AmeriCorps 

Service, with a 

highlight on PHA

Join us this month for our special topics discussion on the pathways to Creating a 

Healthy Future Through Service. We’ll share the ways AmeriCorps members are 

working to improve and educate on public health in cities across the country. 

We’ll also highlight our Public Health AmeriCorps program and our exciting 

partnership with the CDC.

March 19, 

2024

4-5 p.m. ET

Register

AmeriCorps 

Seniors 101

Adults 55+ interested 

in AmeriCorps Seniors 

Service

Ready to tackle the challenges facing your community but not sure where to 

start? Join us for AmeriCorps Seniors 101, an interactive webinar to learn about 

thousands of AmeriCorps Seniors service opportunities for adults 55 and older. 

We’ll help you find your fit and discover the service opportunity for you.

March 26, 

2024

4-5 p.m. ET

Register

AmeriCorps 

101

Adults 18+ interested 

in AmeriCorps Service

Ready to tackle the challenges facing your community but not sure where to 

start? Join us for AmeriCorps 101, an interactive webinar to learn about thousands 

of AmeriCorps service opportunities and the benefits of national service. We’ll 

help you find your fit and discover the service opportunity for you.

April 30, 

2024

4-5 p.m. ET

Register

Fighting the 

Climate Crisis 

with Service

Adults 18+ interested 

in AmeriCorps Service 

with a highlight on 

NCCC

Join us this month for our special topics discussion highlighting the critical climate 

work being done by AmeriCorps members across the country. Learn more about 

how you can Fight the Climate Crisis with Service in multiple AmeriCorps 

programs. We’ll also showcase our new AmeriCorps NCCC Forest Corps program!

May 28, 

2024

4-5 p.m. ET

Register

Giving Back 

after 

Retirement

Adults 55+ interested 

in AmeriCorps Seniors 

Service

Join us this month for our special topics discussion Giving Back after Retirement! 

Discover how you can continue to give back to your community, pass on your 

knowledge, and stay active and involved after retirement. We will cover our three 

AmeriCorps seniors program and help you find your fit post-retirement!
June 25, 

2024

4-5 p.m. ET

Register

Pathways to 

Employment

Adults 18+ interested 

in AmeriCorps Service

Join us this month for our special topics discussion highlighting the ways 

AmeriCorps service can help you prepare for your future career and open new 

pathways to employment. Learn how AmeriCorps service can sharpen your 

resume post-grad or pave the way for a new career for those looking to break into 

a new job field.

July 30, 

2024

4-5 p.m. ET

Register

Giving back 

After Disaster: 

FEMA Corps

Adults 18+ interested 

in AmeriCorps Service 

with a highlight on 

FEMA Corps

Join us this month for our special topics discussion and discover how you can help 

give back after disaster with FEMA Corps. Learn about the AmeriCorps NCCC and 

the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) partnership and see how 

you can help communities prepare for and respond to disasters, as well as get a 

foot in the door to work for the federal government and gain experience in the 

emergency management sector.

August 27, 

2023

4-5 p.m. ET

Register

Furthering Your 

Education 

Through 

Service

Adults 18+ interested 

in AmeriCorps Service

Join us this month for our special topics discussion and see how AmeriCorps can 

help you further your education through service! Learn about the possibilities 

offered with the Segal Education award and discover options for education after 

service with our Schools of National Service.

September 

24, 2024

4-5 p.m. ET

Register

Lifetime of 

Service with 

AmeriCorps

Adults 18+ interested 

in AmeriCorps Service

Join us this month for our special topics discussion and hear from AmeriCorps 

alumni about the impact service has had on their futures, careers, and life journey. 

Ask questions about their service experience and see how AmeriCorps creates 

connections and prepares members and volunteers for a lifetime of service.