Summer and afterschool programs in Fairbanks, Alaska, are changing how students learn.

AmeriCorps member from the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network, LaDelvin Walker is a keynote speaker at the National Center for Families Learning conference.

Beyond School Bells, Nebraska’s statewide afterschool network, uses mobile makerspaces to give rural students a place to explore, tinker and build skills.

Flint’s Freeman Elementary School students joined thousands of young people in celebrating Global Youth Service Day by giving back to their community.

Older than most AmeriCorps members, Phillip Barnhart was looking to serve his community and along the way, found a pathway to a new career.

LaBria Lane joined AmeriCorps to serve her community but found the experience offered many positive benefits that accelerated her personal growth as well.

Through her AmeriCorps experience, Renee Harvey learned she could make a difference in her community – but it made a difference in her life as well.

AmeriCorps is good for communities, but for several AmeriCorps alumni in Flint, it’s also an amazing experience that reaps rewards for members, too.

AmeriCorps alumni Jeff Giddings looks back on his year of service and the many positive benefits he received from the community-based experience.