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

Team Care Force ventures to East Palo Alto, California, in their yellow Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ jackets to prep and lead a…
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A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…
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In October 2021, Noel Wuesthoff led Aramark volunteers in his first ever in-person event in Dallas and again a few…
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Get to know some of the proud AmeriCorps members who’ve dedicated a year of their life to serving in Cleveland…
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Meet two-time Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland alum, Tony Ying, who’s currently continuing to serve his community through AmeriCorps VISTA.
Read the storyIdealists of the Year are nominated by sponsors of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Kansas City’s fourth annual Idealist Gala; many come from…
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alums!
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) is currently hiring full-time mentors and tutors to serve in schools during the 2022-23 academic year!…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit will continue to work with the district to assess students’ needs and how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ can help…
Read the storyDuring our Spring Summit Learning and Development Week Rebecca Irby joined Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit for a unique workshop called “Find…
Read the storyWe love Detroit, and we’re confident that you will, too! What does the city have to offer? Here are the…
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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