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.

At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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You could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…
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learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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Every Â鶹ÊÓƵ site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
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A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
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Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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One of the benefits of serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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For Black History Month, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…
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When working on your Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
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Working at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…
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