Archive: Voices From the Field

Joy

By Erica, AmeriCorps Youth Support Fellow serving at Urban Strategies I love serving with AmeriCorps because I am able to build genuine, caring connections with youth. I am able to…

Thinking about the Future

By Ainsley, AmeriCorps Youth Support Fellow at Learning Works I work with a group of 10th graders and I have had the chance to talk with all of them about…

Connecting through Music

By Patrick, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow serving at High School for Recording Arts "I have a student who is interested in music of all kinds. His taste is as wide as…

Cleared for Graduation

"One of the seniors who I've been working with closely for the past six months has really struggled with math. On the last day of school, she still didn't have…

Gratitude

"As I reflect on my last several months of choices, I am so glad I chose to serve as a Promise Fellow. Somehow I was able to connect with an…

Comfort and Connection

By: Malone, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow serving at Minneapolis Public Schools- Longfellow Alternative High School (through Check & Connect) My students returned in person this week and they are so excited!!…

A Quiet and Safe Space

By: Hannah Fussy, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow serving at STRIDE Academy "The students I support recently experienced their first full week of in-person learning during this school year. While serving in-person,…

How to Adapt

By: AmeriCorps Promise Fellow Julia Mantey, serving at Youth First Community of Promise "If this position as a Promise Fellow has taught me anything during the second trimester of the…

Learning Patience

By: Ivy Nguyen, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow serving at Integrated Arts Academy "One of the most rewarding moments of being a Promise Fellow is when a student finally talked and opened…

What We are Fighting For

By Gabriella Cinquini, AmeriCorps VISTA serving at Minnesota Education Equity Partnership (MNEEP) This past year, but especially these last few months, have been particularly tumultuous. The entire United States-- and…