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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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“Every student I encounter has the potential to seize and positively impact the future. I feel fortunate that I contribute to the preparing my students today in hopes of a better tomorrow.”

Paapa Nyanin

AmeriCorps member

“AmeriCorps means making a promise to improve our nation - helping the National Park Service introduce people to our national treasures or expanding access to STEM education.”

Christina Lee

AmeriCorps member

I joined AmeriCorps because others helped me and I wanted to do the same.

Cory Frontin

AmeriCorps alumnus

“I consider it an honor to be part of such a wonderful program. I will forever be indebted to the people I have met along the way.”

Katie Le Lacheur

AmeriCorps alumnus

“The hours I spent with that young girl provided me more fulfillment than any paid work I have done. When I found out Reading Partners was seeking new AmeriCorps members for the following school year, I applied right then.”

Perry McAlister

AmeriCorps member

“After immigrating to the United States, I was blessed to have teachers that cared enough about my learning to make it a priority. Their selfless efforts enabled me to succeed. Today, I help provide a quality education for students just like myself.”

Pamela Cassell

AmeriCorps member

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