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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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Education
Become a stronger literacy coach
January 11, 2022

Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member on busy city street
Benefits & Resources
4 Â鶹ÊÓƵ sites with public transportation passes
December 28, 2021

You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…

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A team of Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members stand with their hands in the center of a circle, ready to do a spirit break
Benefits & Resources
Get registration day ready with Â鶹ÊÓƵ
December 9, 2021

You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the classroom
Benefits & Resources
Five exclusive Â鶹ÊÓƵ college scholarships
November 30, 2021

Thinking about college after Â鶹ÊÓƵ service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…

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Our Impact
Snapchat and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles celebrate World Kindness Week
November 23, 2021

Our Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team supported 580 Snapchat volunteers in virtual and in-person service projects for World Kindness Week!

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Our Community
Celebrating Filipino-American Leaders in our Community
November 4, 2021

October marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…

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Benefits & Resources
Deepening our impact with the Steans Family Foundation
October 25, 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…

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Opportunity
#WeNeedBlackTeachers – Q&A with Darryl Bundrige, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly Executive Director
September 30, 2021

In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member in school service
Benefits & Resources
Top things you should know about Â鶹ÊÓƵ before applying
September 2, 2021

Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Here…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps red jacket
Benefits & Resources
4 ways to stretch your AmeriCorps stipend
July 20, 2021

When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members ready to work with students
Opportunity
Supporting schools with the help of Red Nose Day
May 24, 2021

Get ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Red Jacket Closeup
Benefits & Resources
Prepare to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s pre-service checklist
April 13, 2021

Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners