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.
![Student Success Coach, Maya Hirano headshot in Â鶹ÊÓƵ uniform (red jacket)](/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Maya-Graphic-585x332.png)
Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…
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Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…
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Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…
Read the story![Day in the Life - Michael McKinnon, Civic Engagement Team Leader. Portrait photo of Michael](/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Day-in-Life-Michael-Graphic-585x332.png)
Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…
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What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps…
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Tarra Mitchell joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ Seattle/King County as our new Executive Director this week. Learn more about her own educational…
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