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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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An AmeriCorps member looks ahead at the city skyline.
The Corps
Looking back on my Â鶹ÊÓƵ
April 12, 2019

Javon Cohen’s time with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jacksonville was a life-changing experience filled with new ideas and sparks of new personalities.

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The Corps
How Impact Managers support their Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members

As a senior Impact Manager at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member
The Corps
Make national service the star of your resume
April 11, 2019

Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…

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2019 Starry Starry Night attendees give AmeriCorps members a standing ovation.
The Corps
A Starry Starry Night to Remember
April 4, 2019

It was a windy March day when Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members gathered in New Castle to prepare for our 19th…

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AmeriCorps members take the Â鶹ÊÓƵ pledge
The Corps
Welcome to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buffalo
April 1, 2019

“The youth of Buffalo are unstoppable, as are Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members.â€

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member speaking at event
The Corps
From Little Rock to the Big Apple, one Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member shares his journey
March 29, 2019

Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

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The Corps
A thank you note from staff
March 21, 2019

Day in and day out, our AmeriCorps members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than self. The work they do…

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Three AmeriCorps members standing in front of lockers, talking
The Corps
What do Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members do? Run afterschool programs
March 20, 2019

Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…

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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

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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners