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Member Applications are Open for the 2025-26 Service Year!
The mission of the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions, through the assistance of trained graduate-level members who live and work in communities for 11 months.
“Just being present in the community as a dedicated servant of the public has a big impact in this small rural area. I have been surprised over and over again that my ‘reputation precedes me’ simply due to the fact that I have chosen to be here and bring my passion and background to the Illinois Valley.” – Erica Mooney, Year 26, Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
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- Helping Rural Communities In Oregon Thrive Through AmeriCorps ProgramBy Melanie Moyer, Willamette University Community leaders in rural areas of Oregon are often stretched thin, juggling multiple roles and responsibilities due to staffing shortages or other economic pressures. To support these communities, the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program places college graduates in small communities for 11 months of service. Willamette University…
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