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Public commenters cite AmeriCorps cuts, urge incentives to boost volunteer service
Summary
Two public commenters in the meeting transcript discussed the value of volunteer service, warned that AmeriCorps funding is being cut and suggested modest incentives to increase participation.
Two individuals who spoke during the recorded public comments discussed the role of volunteer service in communities and raised concern about recent reductions to AmeriCorps funding.
Commenter 1, public commenter, said the kinds of unpaid work that sustain communities — including parenting and local volunteer efforts — receive little recognition or compensation and added, “right now they're cutting AmeriCorps, as we…
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