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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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Benefits & Resources
Adventure awaits when you serve in Tulsa
October 23, 2019

While working on her Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…

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Benefits & Resources
When professional development and service go hand-in-hand

With this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…

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The Corps
Women’s History Month: Which women inspire our corps members?

As we celebrate Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÂ AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, Women’s History Month is also underway. Marketing and Communications Intern Kia Smith…

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The Corps
Everyone deserves an education: why I serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago

A year of service—what does that even mean? Looking into what a year of service is, I think digging into…

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The Corps
Service to success

Jesus Martinez grew up seeing Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ red jackets around Boston. He participated in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ afterschool programs as a…

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The Corps
Visto y escuchado

If Alex is behind in class, he asks to come work in the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in-school office during lunch. He…

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The Corps
Dividing through the year—inside the classroom

I do not tend to remember the past in detail, but I will vividly remember this particular moment from my…

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Benefits & Resources
Find what fulfills you

Here are some of the ways Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…

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The Corps
Three reasons I decided to serve another Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

After a month of exploring my options, three reasons inspired my decision to apply and serve another city year.

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The Corps
The top ten greetings students give Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we AmeriCorps members love greeting our students with “good mornings,” and a round of Power Greeting.

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The Corps
Bittersweet endings

I’m bitter because it’s April. That means there are TWO months left of service.

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The Corps
Speak

Time waits for no man At least that’s what they say This cause deserves applause but at times I question…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners