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

If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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The start of the school year at Jacksonville Elementary School (JES) has been filled with energy, growth, and connection for…
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So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…
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Why I serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and what my day looks like When my alarm goes off at 5:45 each…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Bay Area had the honor of participating in the 49ers Foundation’s Annual Kickoff: Players for a Purpose event…
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For many AmeriCorps members, a year of service means early mornings in classrooms. For Caitlyn Johnson, it meant paintbrushes, teamwork,…
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Read more and check the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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Learn what it’s like to serve at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and what to expect at the start of service. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
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Next week, many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ sites, including Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia, will welcome their new first year AmeriCorps to their pre-service…
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Have some burning questions before applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ? Find those answers here!
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Five helpful facts about serving as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member One of the most frequent questions that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
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Before the start of a new school year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s 29 U.S. sites welcome a new group of talented and…
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