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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.

Have a Great Story to Tell? Share It with Us!

If you have the desire to help your neighbor and serve your country, then look no further.

Andrew Hoan

AmeriCorps alumnus

My advice to those considering AmeriCorps VISTA is to DO IT! Jump out of the self-imposed comfort zone and discover yourself as you serve others.

Becky Cain

AmeriCorps member

As a young professional and an outsider, you bring with you a valuable set of perspectives and expertise to the organization.

Jordan Thomas

AmeriCorps member

I think the biggest thing [STEM] teaches the kids is perseverance, because there are 50 different ways to achieve one goal in computer science.

Morgan Staton

AmeriCorps alumnus

AmeriCorps made it possible for me to pursue my passion: environmental conservation. It provided me with the hands-on experience that I needed to advance in the field.

Elamon White

AmeriCorps alumnus

There was a point in my life when I did not know what conservation was. That changed when I joined AmeriCorps.

Jasmine Poole

AmeriCorps member

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About AmeriCorps

Our purpose is to bring out the best of America. We do this by bringing Americans together to serve communities.

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