Recruitment Diversity: Identifying and Developing an Applicant Pool

This research project focused primarily on the recruitment within the state of Florida assessing demographics of Corps members, current trends, strategies and reasons or motivations that may attract AmeriCorps participants. The study further sought to review recruitment efforts where they were most productive in attracting a diverse group of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*Vista participants. The study recognizes that diversity is incomplete without the inclusiveness of people with disabilities and others with ideas and beliefs different from our own. Promoting diversity is essential if we hope to serve the needs of our democratic society.