Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

The Corps
Overcoming fear: mentoring’s challenges and rewards [Voices from the Field]
July 6, 2017
“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
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The Corps
What do AmeriCorps members do? Build relationships to help students succeed
February 13, 2017
From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
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The Corps
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members own unique responsibilities as coordinators
December 22, 2016
Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
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The Corps
A parent’s perspective
October 16, 2016
Service to cause greater than self is one of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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The Corps
Giving thanks on #GivingTuesday
November 13, 2014
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the eight of us who comprise the team reflect on why we are thankful to…
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