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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Three AmeriCorps members serve their alma mater in L.A.
The Corps
Three AmeriCorps members return to serve at their alma mater
March 20, 2019

Serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles takes spirit, discipline, purpose and pride; when corps members serve in the schools they…

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Twelve AmeriCorps members with their arms up in a spirit break
The Corps
How to combat compassion fatigue
March 15, 2019

Here are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.

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The back City year americorps member standing next to three young students all facing the white board they are writing on
The Corps
5 things AmeriCorps members should expect from Â鶹ÊÓƵ
February 22, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience

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Four students and a Â鶹ÊÓƵ corps member learning at a large table in a classroom with computers and bookshelves
The Corps
My first month as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
February 21, 2019

“I started my time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…

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Portrait of Ashlye Allison
The Corps
Why I keep returning to Â鶹ÊÓƵ
February 14, 2019

Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…

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The Corps
5 things I wish I knew at the start of service
February 1, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.

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The Corps
Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly’s 2019 mid-year corps
January 20, 2019

Just like that, the year 2018 is officially in the history books and we are already 20 days into 2019….

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The Corps
My favorite Â鶹ÊÓƵ value
January 16, 2019

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ value that resonates with me the most is empathy. As I define it, empathy is the ability to…

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two city year americorps members walking down a school hallway next to lockers
The Corps
Finding self care in a new city
January 10, 2019

Learn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…

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Miko Crosby works with students in their literacy group
The Corps
A Day in the Life of My Literacy Group
January 9, 2019

We’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…

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The Corps
Columbus is for the cool kids
December 22, 2018

Ranked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…

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The Corps
Champion profile: Metta and Keith Krach
December 20, 2018

At our annual gala, Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley honored two outstanding Champions—Metta and Keith Krach—as recipients of the 2018…

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