Impact of national service highlighted in videos.

It is crucial that we highlight the impact that service has in communities across the country, and in the lives of those who serve. Click here, or the banner above, to learn how to share your story.

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Hundreds of people across the country told us why they serve in our first ever “I Serve Because…” video contest. Here is an exciting new compilation video that captures the spirit of those submissions. Take a look.

Be a "Voice" and share this video with your friends, family, and elected officials to spread the word of the power of service. 

We still want to hear from you! If you have a story to tell (and we know you do) please share it with us so we can continue to build this collection of inspiring and impactful stories. 

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What's next?

Voices for National Service, in partnership with Service Nation and AmeriCorps Alums, has been collecting personal stories with our first ever “I Serve Because…” video contest. With that contest we collected more than 140 video submissions detailing the direct impact national service has on both communities and individuals.

Just because we announced a winner, doesn't mean the campaign is over.  If you still have stories to tell (and we know you do) we want to hear them.  Our goal is to build a collection of inspiring stories from every state in the U.S. that can be shared with policymakers, community leaders and private sector partners.  If you haven’t gotten a chance to see the inspirational stories we’ve collected so far, check out the Save Service Facebook page for the finalists or watch them all by clicking here.

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"I Serve Because..." Video Contest Finalists - Vote for Winner!

Thank you to everyone who shared their inspiring story as part of the “I Serve Because…” Video Contest. Out of the more than 130 videos submitted, the top 10 finalists for the “I Serve Because Video Contest…,” have just been announced! 

Help @Voices4Service, @SaveService, @ServiceNation, and @AmeriCorpsAlums select the winners by clicking on your favorite video on Facebook and liking it. The two videos with the most likes by noon on Thursday May, 9th will be named the winners. The first place winner will receive their choice of either a new laptop or one free admission* to the Service Unites Conference on Volunteering and Service, June 19-22, 2013 in Washington, D.C.  The Runner Up will receive second choice of a prize.

(*non-transferable.  Does not include cost of travel and accommodations.)

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"I Serve Because...it helps me be a good citizen--to serve a community helps me understand that community" by Meg of Washington, DC (AmeriCorps Alums - Habitat for Humanity - AmeriCorps)

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"I Serve Because...it makes sense" by Sam Mooneyhan of Tallahassee, FL (AmeriCorps Alums & AmeriCorps VISTA)

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"I Serve Because...I love my community and I want to make it better for all of us" by Karen Cameron of Addison, TX (North Texas Chapter of AmeriCorps Alums - Greater Dallas Community of Churches - Big Brothers, Big Sisters - AmeriCorps VISTA)

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"I Serve Because..." compilation video from Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa by Traci Dragoo of Des Moines, IA (Senior Companion Program - Senior Corps)

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"I Serve Because...I want to inspire future generations" by Carolyn Benard of Washington, DC (AmeriCorps Alums - Community Youth Services - AmeriCorps)

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"I Serve Because..." story from Shannon Harris of Lamoni, IA.  Filmed by Sarah Hinzman of Des Moines, IA  (AmeriCorps Alums - Lamoni Schools - Graceland University AmeriCorps Youth Launch )

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"We Serve Because...we can" a collaboration of all Maine Chapters of AmeriCorps Alums by Gordon Liu of Washington, ME (Midcoast Maine Chapter of AmeriCorps Alums)

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"I Serve Because...it is an investment in young people and our community" by Yves Singletary of Boston, MA (Massachusetts Promise Fellowship - Boston Public Health Commission - AmeriCorps)

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"I Serve Because.." story from Maria of Addison, TX (North Texas Chapter of AmeriCorps Alums - bcWorkshop - AmeriCorps VISTA)

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"I Serve Because...I have been elected by the residents of Pittsburgh to lead a great American city and sour positive change fromt he bottom up" by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl of Pittsburgh, PA (Cities of Service - AmeriCorps - AmeriCorps VISTA - Senior Corps)

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"I Serve Because...it feels innate, it is hard to explain, but it just feels right" by Julian Mensah of Dallas, TX (North Texas Chapter of AmeriCorps Alums - Habitat for Humanity - AmeriCorps)

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"I Serve Because...duty is calling" by Keshia Bruno of Addison, TX (North Texas Chapter of AmeriCorps Alums - YMCA - Second Step - AmeriCorps)

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"I Serve Because...it makes a difference" by Emily Rooney of Southgate, MI (HandsOn Tech Detroit - AmeriCorps VISTA)

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"I Serve Because...someone asked me to" by Moira Mannix of Boston, MA (Boston Chapter of AmeriCorps Alums - MA Campus Compact - Phillips Brooks House Association -  AmeriCorps)

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