Megan Nunnery -Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging
What did you join AmeriCorps? "Volunteerism is a crucial aspect to why I wanted to pursue a career in Social Work, I see this as the real world training ground to better understand and serve future clients." What is your favorite part of national service? "You meet so many diverse people through National Service that teach you knew ideas and understandings of the community and beyond. It’s about being creative with the resources that we have been given to better promote well-
YWCA Domestic Violence Services
How many members serve at your site? "We have two members serving at this site." What is your organizations goal at this site? The Healthy Relationships Program is offered to middle and high school students. The program is FREE of charge and uses an evidence-based and peer-reviewed curriculum that aims to prevent dating violence among adolescents. What is something exciting that has happened at this site? We have already reached 4 schools this year since beginning in Septembe
Tamika Holmes - Alabama Network of Family Resources
Why did you join AmeriCorps? "To help people unite and to work with individuals to rebuild their economic state." What is your favorite part of national service? "Seeing Individuals grow in so many ways. I love the “aha” moments." What is your favorite thing to do when you are not serving? "Read and watch TV." What is your favorite snack? "Plain Lays Chips and Coffee." What is your favorite soda? "Grapico." What are your plans after AmeriCorps? "To work with people individual
Zachary Brown - AmeriCorps Instructional Support Team
Why did you join AmeriCorps? "I joined the AmeriCorps so that I could reach out to those in need and support those who are struggling in class. AmeriCorps allows me to help those in need and enrich others life with my presence. It will also assist me with paying for my education once my service has been completed. " What is your favorite part of national service? "In truth my favorite thing is the kids. I enjoy seeing their smiling faces and them being genuinely happy to see
Site Spotlight: James I. Dawson Elementary School in Huntsville, Alabama
How many members are serving at this site? "This year we have one Teach For America teacher and AmeriCorps member working at Dawson Elementary School in her first year teaching, Chelsea Keel. In addition, we have 2 Teach For America and AmeriCorps alumna members working at Dawson who are in their fourth year teaching." What is your organizations goal at this site? "Our goal is continue to partner with Dawson Elementary School and Huntsville City Schools to provide excellent t
Autumn Harris -Birmingham Engaging in STEM
Why did you join AmeriCorps? "I joined AmeriCorps because I wanted to have the unique opportunity and experience that AmeriCorps gives through volunteering, as well as, to be on a team surrounded by people who share the same mindset as me when it comes to giving back to the community." What is your favorite part of national service? "My favorite part of national service is smiles that I see everyday, while I serve." What is your favorite thing to do when you’re not serving? "
