Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Fourteen years ago, Charly Sanchez sat in an elementary school classroom, feeling lost and unseen—until a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member…
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We hear time and time again from corps members and alums that when they first joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ as an…
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As a new Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member, you’re about to embark on a transformative journey—and it all begins with Basic…
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In his graduation speech to Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s AmeriCorps volunteers, Luke Hostetter reflects on a year of service that impacted over…
Read the storyWolf Reese didn’t expect Â鶹ÊÓƵ to change the course of his life—but it did. From navigating culture shock at…
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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I chose to serve a year with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Greater Boston because I wanted to embody and practice the values…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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On May 28, 2025, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Greater Boston welcomed nearly 400 guests to our annual Starry Night Gala, an unforgettable…
Read the storyCOLUMBUS (May 15, 2025) – Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus, an education nonprofit that works to advance academic outcomes for all students…
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Here are a few tips from the members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…
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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….
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