How AmeriCorps helped Jeff Giddings chart a career in the nonprofit sector

They’re a familiar sight to many in Flint, Michigan. In their signature shirts and hoodies, AmeriCorps members are out in full force — tutoring school children, boarding up vacant properties, running summer camps and neighborhood clean-ups. Wherever there’s a need, AmeriCorps members are there to lend a hand.
Today, more than 150 AmeriCorps members of all ages are serving in Flint under the direction of local nonprofit groups, which are receiving Mott Foundation support to offset the required match dollars needed to host a member. Together, they have amassed an impressive number of accomplishments during the past year that include:
There’s no question AmeriCorps is good for a community, but according to four AmeriCorps alumni in Flint, it’s an amazing experience that’s good for members, as well. Here are their stories.