Often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve through more than 2,100 nonprofit public agencies, and faith-based organizations. They tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run after-school programs, and help communities respond to disasters. Created in 1993, AmeriCorps is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, which also oversees Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America. Together these programs engage more than 2 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service each year.

Wood County Corps (WCC) is a program of United Way of Greater Toledo which coordinates AmeriCorps members for a variety of organizations dedicated to serving the needs of Wood County, which has nineteen Townships, twenty-one Villages, and five Cities. All WCC activities are aimed at "getting things done" in Wood County.

Mission statement
Wood County Corps strengthens Wood County by promoting volunteerism and providing service to residents and communities through focused programs, outreach, and personal development in citizenship.

Inclusion Statement
Wood County Corps is committed to providing the best possible service experience for all members.  Any applicant/member who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact us to discuss your specific needs.  Please do not wait.  It is better to inform us early so we can work together to make your experience both meaningful and productive.

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Location and Contact Info

Wood County Corps Program Office:
1616 E. Wooster. Unit 25
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Tel: 419-352-2390Fax: 419-353-0608

Email: wcc@unitedwaywoodcounty.org