Stories of Service
AmeriCorps members in Minnesota have amazing stories to tell.
Welcome to our Stories of Service blog! Every day, Minnesota AmeriCorps programs and their members transform lives and get things done. Their actions and impact shows exactly what service to your state is all about. These are their stories. 订阅 to our newsletter to get them sent directly to your inbox.
‘I Have Lived Through What They’re Going Through:’ An AmeriCorps Member Reflects on Her Service in 大学可能
失读症 is an AmeriCorps member who serves as a 大学可能 coach at St. Catherine University in St. 保罗. She helps students in the 大学可能 program there navigate and adjust to college.
Did You Know You Can Postpone Your Student Loan Payments While Serving in AmeriCorps?
College students and graduates who have taken out 学生贷款 might worry that they won’t be able to keep up with repayment if they sign up for AmeriCorps, but good news: There are penalty-free options to postpone student loan payments while you serve.
Reading Corps Tutors Can Now Earn a CDA Through This New Program
AmeriCorps members in Minnesota Reading Corps can now earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential at no cost and use service hours to complete.
Helping Students Graduate and Developing Leadership Skills as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow
Michaela found a great fit as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow with Minnesota Alliance With Youth. Now she’s Promise Fellow Leader.
5 Reasons Why AmeriCorps is a Great Career Pivot
AmeriCorps can provide you with skills, networking and the luxury of time to think about how to pivot your career.
Why You Should Serve When You’re Older
Older Minnesotans are an important key to solving some of the most pervasive social issues.
AmeriCorps Service in Math Corps Has Given Him a Chance to Give Back
布莱恩•卡斯帕 finds his Minnesota Math Corps service is a perfect fit for this stage of his life.
From Foster Care to AmeriCorps, a Recent High School Grad Says ‘I’m Where I Need to Be’
“I decided to serve in Reading Corps because I love reading, and I also wanted to be able to help kids. Some kids might not be encouraged to read at home. Reading Corps encourages children to read more and incorporates it into their lives.”
He Found a Successful Career in Technology and Service — A Path Started With Two Terms in AmerCorps
玛雅古普塔 realized he was not passionate about the degree he had earned. AmeriCorps service helped him find a passion for technology and helping others, and now that is his career.
Dr. Martin Luther King Inspires Service on Jan. 20
了解更多 about volunteer service on Martin Luther King Day.
A Conversation With Sen. 艾米•克劳布查 and Great New Results for Reading Corps
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by Minnesota Reading Corps. On December 3, Reading Corps was invited to participate
See How This Program is Transforming Classrooms
The Total Learning Classroom program aims to transform student learning in schools experiencing the worst achievement gaps in the state.
AmeriCorps Members and Alumni Can Now Design Their Lives with a New Benefit
Dean Kephart from ServeMinnesota is now offering a “Design Your Life” course for AmeriCorps members and alumni. 了解更多.
Evidence-Based Practices Boost Students’ Math Skills in Math Corps
Researchers constantly evaluate programs like Math Corps to find the best ways to help students.
