AmeriCorps

Americorp Vista

June - August 2021 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I liked how interactive they were with us and how they made sure everything was going smoothly through the course of the summer.

What I wish was different

Nothing! I loved the whole summer vista experience.

Advice

I would share that it is best to be open and make connections through this experience because they will last forever!

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AmeriCorps Vista

June - July 2021 • Toledo, OH

What I liked

I like the opportunity to meet new people and work outside.

What I wish was different

I had to medically withdrawal due to health complications and wish I was able to complete the program.

Advice

Go for it!

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AmeriCorp Volunteer

June - August 2020 • New Orleans, LA

What I liked

Availability of volunteer opportunities.

What I wish was different

Extremely unorganized. Given the COVID-19 circumstances, it was understandable but I wish it had been better.

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out to coordinators.

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Corps Member

October 2018 - July 2019 • Denver, CO

What I liked

I loved the hard work we did.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I loved my time there.

Advice

Be prepared for some serious life changes, you will come out different.

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corps member

October 2018 - July 2019 • Aurora, CO

What I liked

Being around people my age

What I wish was different

The program itself is extremely ineffective at actually helping people in need.

Advice

Don't do it.

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Corps Member

February - November 2018 • Vinton, IA

What I liked

Very attentive to the needs of the workers

What I wish was different

Far from home for an extended time

Advice

It is very rewarding, but also can be stressful

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Volunteer

October 2020 - July 2021 • Aurora, CO

What I liked

The experience was fun, new, and rewarding

What I wish was different

Better leadership

Advice

Go in open minded

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Teaching Fellow

June - August 2021 • Denver, CO

What I liked

Amazing experience

What I wish was different

Practice what is taught In Training more

Advice

Lean in

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Communications Intern

June - August 2021 • Minnetonka, MN

What I liked

AmeriCorps allowed me the opportunity to give back to my community while simultaneously growing as a professional in a field I am passionate about!

What I wish was different

I wish there was more options for in office work as I spent a majority of my internship remote. I absolutely adored my coworkers and would have loved working alongside them.

Advice

Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. I doubted my own abilities at the start of the internship because the goal seemed daunting; however, when you are passionate about a cause you will find all the motivation you need to succeed.

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Americorps VISTA

June - August 2021 • Nashua, NH

What I liked

I liked the site I was stationed at- Working with kids and organizing art activities. Although I was paid and managed by Americorps, I felt welcomed at my host site and a critical part of the local community.

What I wish was different

I wish the organization was more flexible with sick days and other personal leaves: My supervisors were kind with making up hours, however the organization has strict rules that are not very understanding.

Advice

Make sure you enjoy your host site!

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Wildland Firefighter

May - October 2021 • Salida, CO

What I liked

Fighting fines

What I wish was different

Better equipment

Advice

Do it is a very unique experience.. Running a chainsaw and cutting foresta was very cool

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Early Childhood Teacher

May - August 2021 • St. Johnsbury, VT

What I liked

I enjoyed the flexibility in hours and scheduling. I worked with an incredible team of dedicated educators who made coming to serving alongside them a formative experience.

What I wish was different

AmeriCorps is a great program to serve your community, but the pay cannot afford every lifestyle. As a student though, it worked for me.

Advice

I really appreciated being a valued member of a team, and I would say look for opportunities locally first, and you may be surprised. People are often doing meaningful work all around you, and joining their team is a great way to build experience through service.

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Mentor

June - August 2021 • Wheeling, WV

What I liked

The values and the mission of the organization. Also the teammates I had that added to my experience!

What I wish was different

I wish it would have been longer.

Advice

That this is a job for accountable and responsible people, the mission of AmeriCorps should trigger you to become greater than you already are.

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Americorps

June - September 2021 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I liked my coworkers, and liked the variety of different work that I was able to do. I also liked that I was worked outside for the most part.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to have some more ways to circumvent trainings in my assigned posting that were not relevant to me as an Americorps fellow.

Advice

Make sure to talk to people! Get to know everyone if you can

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Office of Human Capital Summer Intern

June - August 2021 • Durham, NC

What I liked

The level of impact I had as an intern and the value of our work was recognized. I also appreciated the many opportunities given to network.

What I wish was different

More direction and purpose/understanding of roles.

Advice

Make the most out of every experience and encounter you have with people.

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Youth Leadership Coordinator

February - July 2021 • Boston, MA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

You get out of the experience what you put in. I recommend choosing a site where you will be passionate in the community work.

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Americorps Member

May - July 2021 • Knoxville, TN

What I liked

I enjoyed the work environment and my coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish that there would have been more training on connecting with the kids.

Advice

Be ready to serve!

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Audit Intern

September 2018 - August 2020 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I really liked the work culture and helpfulness of colleagues. If you ever had a question you just asked. The work was interesting and they were flexible if you needed them to be.