Spring 2022 | News to help you engage, connect & accelerate your impact
VOLUNTEER TEXAS Apply for a scholarship to the Texas Volunteer Management Conference
As a presenting sponsor of the Texas Volunteer Management Conference, OneStar is awarding scholarships to individuals from public/social service sectors who are interested in attending this inspiring & thought-provoking event. Deadline to apply is Monday, May 9. The conference takes place June 2-3 and offers virtual breakout sessions designed to support you in building a more robust volunteer program and increase volunteer impact within your organization.
VOLUNTEER TEXAS Now accepting nominations for 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Do you have individuals or organizations making a difference in your community through volunteer service? Recognize their extraordinary efforts & impact by nominating them for the Governor’s Volunteer Awards! This prestigious honor shines a spotlight on inspiring stories of service and offers statewide recognition to individuals & organizations committed to giving back in Texas communities. Deadline to submit is Friday, July 29. Click here to view photos from this month's reception honoring our 2020 & 2021 award recipients! Submit your nominations >
AMERICORPS Promoting AmeriCorps member recruitment
This spring, OneStar hosted a four-part AmeriCorps Recruitment Institute for national service programs in Texas to strengthen and provide best practices in member recruitment. We reveal key insights & lessons learned from this training on our blog and share how you can get involved in raising awareness of AmeriCorps service opportunities. Learn how you can promote AmeriCorps member recruitment >
NONPROFIT STRONG Meet our officers for the Texas Nonprofit Council
The Texas Nonprofit Council has appointed officers who will guide and support the Council's work of strengthening nonprofit & government coordination. We extend a warm welcome & gratitude to Amy Ledbetter Parham (Chair), Kile Bateman (Vice Chair), and Kathy Keane (Secretary) for their leadership & dedication to amplifying the voice of the Texas nonprofit sector! View members of the Texas Nonprofit Council >
DISASTER RESILIENCE Texas to host inaugural National Disaster Convening
OneStar is proud to announce that Texas will serve as the inaugural host state for America’s Service Commissions’ first National Disaster Convening, which will bring together disaster leaders from State Service Commissions across the country to learn, coordinate and share resources to prepare for the year ahead. The three-day event is scheduled to be held in Austin, TX, and will focus on establishing programs that support disaster resilience in communities across the United States. Stay tuned for details!
INSIDE ONESTAR
Now Hiring!
We are expanding our team and are searching for a Program Officer and a Grants Officer to administer and support our portfolio of AmeriCorps Texas grants.
Join the OneStar AmeriCorps VISTA Project We're looking for extraordinary individuals who are commited to building the capacity of Texas organizations to fight poverty. Check out our current VISTA position openings and apply now!
Meet new members of the OneStar team We’re pleased to welcome Michelle Vryn to the OneStar team as Chief Development Officer! Michelle will be developing a welcoming & inclusive culture of philanthropy & stewardship alongside our OneStar partners.
Learn about OneStar’s impact in the 2021 Annual Report Stay tuned for the release of OneStar’s 2021 Annual Report! The theme of this year’s publication is Rising to the Challenge, which celebrates the resilience of Texas communities addressing the unique obstacles of 2021—including the COVID-19 pandemic & Winter Storm Uri. The Annual Report will showcase stories of how OneStar has built capacity for Texas nonprofits and provides value to our partner organizations.
Help us continue our urgent work
From building preparedness in the face of disaster to ensuring a robust statewide volunteer infrastructure — together we can ensure communities across Texas are resilient & thriving now, and for future generations.