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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.

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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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San Jose skyline
Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about living in San José
March 13, 2019

There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…

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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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Benefits & Resources
How I used my Segal Education Award to travel

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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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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An AmeriCorps member sits at a table in a school library.
Benefits & Resources
How to shine as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ applicant
February 12, 2019

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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A group of AmeriCorps members walk together along a path in a park.
Benefits & Resources
Self-care during my Â鶹ÊÓƵ
February 8, 2019

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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two students are doing independent work at a table while an AmeriCorps member looks at their work and smiles
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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners