Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Service Year Advisors help prospective and confirmed corps members move from application to registration and are a valuable resource to…
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Help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ win a chance to present at SXSW EDU 2021 on the role of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps…
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As the school year begins in the wake of a pandemic, this story outlines how can we help students and…
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People who are familiar with national service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps have always understood the many ways…
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Learn more about the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…
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This Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member is combining theory and practice as he serves students full time in Miami and attends…
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Bobby Gomez, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio alum and a native of that city, reflects on the lessons learned through an…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members have been making the transition to virtual service since March. Read about this Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland…
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Bobby Richards was so inspired by the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members he met that he decided to become one. Read…
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Compass Academy says its focus on social and emotional learning has kept students engaged and attending online classrooms even during…
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Students at a Chicago high school are learning from home during COVID-19 by leaning on the social and emotional skills…
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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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