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.
After graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.
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Seabron Stewart served when he was 18 years old, immediately following high school. Here, he shares his experience as the…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.
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Learn more about the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.
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On March 20, 2018, members of the Universal Orlando Resort Human Resources team visited Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando. Universal Orlando team…
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Here’s a look at the benefits AmeriCorps members receive during their Â鶹ÊÓƵ journey and beyond.
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Change is not made all at once. It builds gradually over time – one person, one student, one client at…
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There are 354,172 students in Miami who need and deserve our support. You could be part of an AmeriCorps team that…
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Here are a few tips from the members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…
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Still, a healthy meal is important for your wellbeing and productivity. From breakfast to dinner here are some quick, delicious…
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Learn more about this Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
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