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

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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Before you begin your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Thinking about applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…
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Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…
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Congratulations on starting your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
Read the storyHayden Parsley, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class of ’24, is a recent graduate of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ but is already…
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Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Washington DC is pleased to announce its recent award from the Health Equity Fund, a component fund of…
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Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…
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Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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