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. Subscribe to our newsletter to get them sent directly to your inbox.
The Gift of Climate Change: How a Generation is Redefining Community.
I was 17 when I first encountered real community. That summer, I was hired by the Minnesota Conservation Corps.
ServeMinnesota Board President Kate Kelly Combines Passion With Expertise
Kate Kelly, Regional President of PNC Bank, has proven to be an optimistic leader and catalyst for positive change in
Not Sure About College This Fall? Consider a Gap Year in AmerCorps
With college in flux this fall, it’s a great time for students to consider a gap year — and AmeriCorps provides income, tuition help, health benefits, adventure and more.
Reading Corps Members Discover New Ways to Serve
When Minnesota schools closed in response to the COVID-19 crisis, our members stepped up. Over the last few weeks, reading
‘It’s an Honor to be Trusted with These Students’ Stories and Their Experiences:’ Finding a Career Path in Recovery Corps
Quinn Forss was looking for a new opportunity to refocus his career when he learned about Minnesota Recovery Corps. As
Why Not Serve in AmeriCorps This Summer?
If you’ve recently lost an internship or a job, AmeriCorps service could be your new internship or provide a career pivot to a new job.
Law Enforcement Career Path Academy Members Help to Feed a Community at a Time of Crisis
AmeriCorps members in the LECPA program in St. Paul have changed their typical service to lead a food drive and help local food shelves.
True North AmeriCorps Members Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis in Duluth
True North AmeriCorps members in Duluth have transformed their service to help communities suffering in this crisis.
How Can You Help?
ServeMinnesota has compiled a short list of resources for AmeriCorps members and citizen volunteers and donors so we can all do whatever we can in a time that our communities are in need.
‘I Have Lived Through What They’re Going Through:’ An AmeriCorps Member Reflects on Her Service in College Possible
Alexia is an AmeriCorps member who serves as a College Possible coach at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. She helps students in the College Possible 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 student loans 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.
