“Service led directly to a career I love”
Vanessa chose to become an AmeriCorps member as she pondered her options after graduating from college in 2010. Her service
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Let’s clear up these myths about AmeriCorps
Read about some of the myths you might have heard about AmeriCorps.
Wondering what we really mean by “research to practice”? Here’s a deep dive
At ServeMinnesota, we talk a lot about the central role research plays in our work. Research informs every stage of a program’s development, from initial program design through evaluation.
Celebrating 20 years: How ServeMinnesota became a catalyst for positive change in MN
To this day, I am a big admirer of the legislation that created AmeriCorps, the 1993 National Community Service Trust Act.
“This is like magic”: Emerging Educators gave her a path to teaching
Boushra began volunteering at her son’s elementary school as a way to learn about the American educational system. Today, she’s
“I got to use all the skills I’ve built throughout my life.”
Geri (she/they) has been familiar with their AmeriCorps service site, Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership, since their childhood on the White Earth
How this former Promise Fellow and new ServeMinnesota employee is bringing theory to practice
Back when he was a student at Occidental College, Isa Kibira remembers living in “theory land.” He majored in political
A glimpse into service with the Refugee Response Initiative
The tech team for the Refugee Response Initiative does a lot more than just tech. In addition to setting up
For him, AmeriCorps service was a bridge to the nonprofit sector
David Langley has worked for more than two years as the Engagement Manager at Prepare + Prosper, a Twin Cities
“My wall is full of drawings students made for me”: How this AmeriCorps member connected with students during distance learning
When Alex began her service during distance learning, she noticed right away how challenging it was to connect with middle
