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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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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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Benefits & Resources
Top 10 things to know before applying to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Providence
April 9, 2019

Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.

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Education
Making sense out of math with games, competition and ‘growth mindset’

A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…

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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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members gathered in New Castle to prepare for our 19th…

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AmeriCorps members take the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ pledge
The Corps
Welcome to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo
April 1, 2019

“The youth of Buffalo are unstoppable, as are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members.â€

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member speaking at event
The Corps
From Little Rock to the Big Apple, one Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member points to a chart as four students gathered around a table look on
Education
Getting a first chance to code with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
March 21, 2019

It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…

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The Corps
A thank you note from staff

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

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The Corps
What do Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members do? Run afterschool programs
March 20, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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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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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners