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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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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: JJ Conlon
January 27, 2025

Back in 2022, the Team Care Force 16 blog team (Andy Wilson and Ali Tibble) along with staff member Chris…

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Benefits & Resources
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ teacher pathways foster joy and belonging
January 21, 2025

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of opportunity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique experience!

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum shares how service prepared her for the legal field and for life
January 16, 2025

Recently, we had a chance to catch up with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Hampshire alumna Hope Bowen (‘23 & ’24), who…

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Albertine Samson
January 13, 2025

Back in 2022, the TCF member Andy Wilson and staff member Chris Farzner interviewed Albertine Samson, who served with City…

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Benefits & Resources
Four ways to ace your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application
January 6, 2025

Before you begin your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!

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Benefits & Resources
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ offers a fantastic gap year experience
January 3, 2025

If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Alissa Cook
December 19, 2024

Back in 2022, Andy Wilson with the assistance of Molly Stuber interviewed Alissa Cook, who served with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tulsa…

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Benefits & Resources
5 things you should know before applying

Thinking about applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!

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The Corps
Why I Serve – Maya Hirano
December 18, 2024

Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…

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The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Laura Giaquinto
December 17, 2024

Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips to help your mid-year move
December 10, 2024

Congratulations on starting your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…

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Our Alumni
From AmeriCorps member to educator: Get to know Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ LA alum Hayden Parsley
December 9, 2024

Hayden Parsley, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class of ’24, is a recent graduate of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ but is already…

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National Partners