Recruiting From a Wide Age Range

Since inclusion is a guiding principle of national service, it makes sense to seek members who represent various age groups in your community.

Recent High School Grads
Offering service opportunities to young recruits, fresh out of high school, can be especially fruitful. Often, service programs can be more understanding and flexible than a traditional employer.

When working with recruits fresh out of high school, consider this advice from Notre Dame AmeriCorps (Apopka, FL):