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Every AmeriCorps Experience Tells a Story

AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers represent the best of America, tirelessly serving people and communities across the country.

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"COVID-19 changed the way AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers operate, especially since they are a vulnerable demographic to the virus. However, that did not stop them from finding safe, creative ways to help out."

VANTAGE Aging

AmeriCorps Seniors grantee

"While my service term with AmeriCorps only lasts two years, I am proud to be one of many college advisers who have made a lasting contribution to this community.”

Ben Buell

AmeriCorps member

I believe that you can never do too much for someone or care too much. I don't want excessive recognition for my actions. Instead, I want people to know I care, and I will do what I can to ensure their safety and health.

Jewel Brown

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer

Seven thousand eight hundred fifty-five hours later, Tom is still at it! In spite of some of his volunteer activities being limited due to the current pandemic, he has continued to deliver much needed food to our community.

Tom Thousand

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer

Marshall not only offered to accompany me to every appointment for support, but also made sure that I was comfortable at home and had everything I needed. He gave me strength when I needed it the most.

Marshall Allan

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer

Earnestine’s consistency and commitment bring continuity and stability to the people she has served and befriended through the Senior Companion program.

Ernestine Williams

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer

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