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Our stories

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

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The Corps
My Gap Year: The corner of passion and discovery
December 3, 2018

Taking a gap year in national service can supply valuable experiences that allow Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members to discover and…

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The Corps
The power of mentorship: Why Steven chose to pay it forward
November 30, 2018

“As much as I am proud of my own efforts to reach, I know so much of it is because…

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The Corps
Making a difference
November 28, 2018

It has been nearly three months since I started my job as an AmeriCorps member with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, and…

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The Corps
What do Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members do? Tutoring and teamwork
November 15, 2018

Tutoring and teamwork are two key components to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. As a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…

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The Corps
Why my school team leader returned for another year of service
November 6, 2018

Ryan Tierney currently serves as my school’s Team Leader at McLain Junior and Senior High; he served his first year…

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The Corps
My experience as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Team Leader
November 2, 2018

Coming into the corps for my first year, I did not know what to expect from the organization, inside or…

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The Corps
Why I’m fired up to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio
October 15, 2018

Meioshia grew up in San Antonio, and this year decided to return to her home city to serve other students…

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Benefits & Resources
Living on a stipend: there’s an app for that
October 6, 2018

Here are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…

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Jia He learned English after coming to the US as a child
Education
Build Literacy, Build Civic Leaders
September 25, 2018

There’s a picture of me in my mother’s battered “First years in America” album where I’m sipping a Coke from…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ corps members greet students on the first day of school
The Corps
“I’m a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Now”
September 14, 2018

I’ll let you in on a secret: nobody walks into the first day of school as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps…

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Benefits & Resources
SeaWorld Orlando Supports Our Corps
August 22, 2018

We are thankful for SeaWorld Orlando, who joined a group of committed community organizations as an AmeriCorps Member Experience Partner…

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The Corps
10 things incoming AmeriCorps members should know!
August 20, 2018

Advice from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member Marquis Robinson.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners