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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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When we are in the car spending time together, it doesn’t matter if we make one delivery or six. It’s a way for us to get out of the house and do something that helps.

Steve Delman & Ava Reinfield

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer

In 2010, Dolores and Martin almost missed the Volunteer Appreciation Tea because they had to finish volunteering at the hospital before they attended.

Martin & Dolores Steiner

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

Every child gets the “Ms. Hatley experience” to ease their anxiety before seeing the doctor. I only see tears from the children when Mom or Dad tell them they must go home after the appointment.

Hazel Hatley

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer

"I’m really fortunate and blessed that God gave me the opportunity to do so much things for the community. At the end of a day of volunteering, I feel so happy."

Golden Girls Volunteer Group

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer

Ms. Cullum provides each student with love, patience, attention and encouragement, making each student feel special and unique. She is more than just a reading buddy—she is a mentor, friend and role model.

Gwen Cullum

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer

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