Energy Corps is currently accepting applications for AmeriCorps positions. These positions seek to address unmet community energy needs by promoting sustainable energy consumption and education, fostering community sustainability and helping to mitigate the effects of global climate change. Energy Corps members will be placed with organizations and agencies in communities across Arkansas, Iowa, Montana, and Pennsylvania. Learn more about each position, the prerequisites, and the application process →
Reaching Out With a Conservation MessageScharmel Roussel, Energy Corps member with Arkansas Interfaith Power & Light, shared this story about all of the outreach she has been conducting and plans for future events. Scharmel writes: More than 60 people, including teens, attended an April 27 Continue reading → |
![]() | Campus Conservation Nationals: A competition for a good causeMallory Jenkins, serving with the University of Arkansas Office for Sustainability coordinated participation in the Campus Conservation Nationals competition. Mallory writes: College campuses often compete to be the most athletic, artistic, or knowledgeable; however, the University of Arkansas recently competed Continue reading → |
![]() | Recycling for the CommunityEvan Johnson, Energy Corps member serving with Opportunity Link in Havre, writes about recycling in rural Montana. My service so far has taught me an important lesson: Energy efficiency and sustainability are difficult and require incredible attention to detail. There Continue reading → |
![]() | Excellent Things and RejuvinationKenny Lackey reflects upon his time at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center near Little Rock, Arkansas. Kenny writes: On a typical morning I rise, spend a sacred moment with coffee, feed and water the goats and chickens, water the greenhouse, Continue reading → |
![]() | AmeriCorps Members Recognized for Getting Things Done!Energy Corps member Ben Maddox is serving with the City of Fayetteville Solid Waste and Recycling Division. Ben writes: This week the service members from Energy Corps, Food Corps, Episcopal Service Corps, and Americorps Vista came together to celebrate the Continue reading → |






