What is the national Oxfam Action Corps blog? Other than a mouthful, it’s a place for all Oxfam supporters to see what is happening across the country and to participate in a community of fellow volunteers. Today our new blog, with its stories to share and interesting experiences to highlight, goes live for the first time. As an Oxfam supporter who has had the chance to intern with the Oxfam Action Corps at the Boston headquarters, I am so excited to be able to present this new way of sharing the Action Corps experience!
Here are some of the things we want to share on this blog:
1) Stories from the Oxfam Action Corps volunteers on the ground. Oxfam America has active groups of Action Corps volunteers in 14 cities across the country, from coast to coast and everywhere in between. As they put on great events, spread the word at the latest concert and educate their communities on the important issues we face, we will highlight some of the great things they do on this blog for everyone to see and be a part of.
2) Individual Actions creating one national movement. As a single volunteer within a single group in one city in America, it can be easy to forget how the actions we take at home contribute to something bigger. Every time an Action Corps volunteer gets a petition signed, or makes a new connection with an ally, this adds to the national and global goals of Oxfam America. Through this blog we can share how all of the individual actions in our communities have had a country wide impact.
3) Reflections from Oxfam supporters and interns. For the first time, we can share what the experience of working at the Oxfam headquarters is like for an Oxfam supporter. As interns we get to take part in fascinating meetings and to watch how all of the Action Corps cities interact and come together. With this new medium, we can share our experiences and discoveries.
4) Place of community. Even though Oxfam Action Corps volunteers come in all types, sizes, ages and careers, there is one very important thing we all have in common: a desire to see the world change for the better. That is a powerful connection and we hope that this blog will help every Oxfam supporter with that goal to feel part of a community that they can share with and participate in.
From big annual events like International Women’s Day, to the daily stories of the Action Corps that table at farmers markets and community events, expect to see a lot from this new National blog and expect take part in all the experiences we have as a social movement for change. To stay even more connected, follow us on twitter and join our group on facebook, and please, share with us too!