November 16, 2023
Transforming AmeriCorps service into lifelong educational impact
by Nemanja Demic

From training and learning opportunities to funding for further schooling, AmeriCorps service opens the door to a lifelong educational impact.
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November 16, 2023
by Nemanja Demic
From training and learning opportunities to funding for further schooling, AmeriCorps service opens the door to a lifelong educational impact.
October 18, 2023
by Nemanja Demic
We sat down with Xochitl Quetzal to explore the motivations, challenges, and growth they experienced during their AmeriCorps gap year.
July 11, 2023
by Tami MacDonald
In the final part of this series, Tami explains what it’s like to use their volunteer recruiting skills to engage new AmeriCorps members.
June 22, 2023
by Tami MacDonald
Volunteer coordinators are tabling experts. Here, Tami explains what tabling is, how to be prepared, and what happens afterward.
April 19, 2023
by Samantha Shinagawa
What brings people to an AmeriCorps service term? What do we do outside of our term hours? Where do we plan to go next?
December 12, 2022
by Lauren Cono
Lauren Cono’s Peace Corps experience motivated her to serve again, this time closer to home, and this time with AmeriCorps. Learn more about her experience here.
November 29, 2022
Data drive decisions. In this installment of a Week in the Life of a volunteer coordinator, Tami covers data entry and Salesforce.
November 28, 2022
AmeriCorps volunteer coordinator Tami MacDonald documents their day-to-day experience and offers insights into community engagement work.
March 31, 2022
by Christine Pannell
We asked several current and former AmeriCorps members to describe what it was like serving during COVID-19 in just a few words.
February 23, 2022
by Maurice Huff
This AmeriCorps member gives his reflections about traveling across the country for a service term and offers advice for future prospects.
February 14, 2022
by Natalie Danett
This AmeriCorps member has spent the last year and a half serving during COVID. Here are her reflections from two unexpected service years.
February 11, 2022
by Ally Bush
Reading Partners AmeriCorps alum, Justin, shares his experience with taking a gap “year on” to gain professional skills before going back to college.
June 30, 2021
by Jaycee Pilpe
Serving with Reading Partners allows you to be at the center of education. Lend your talents and time to students in your community.
May 12, 2021
by Nemanja Demic
This AmeriCorps member took the experience she gained with Reading Partners to a reading interventionist role. Here are her reflections.
February 11, 2021
One of our distance tutoring coordinators showed us what a typical day looks like her for. Watch her “day in the life” here.
February 4, 2021
by Sophia Rosman
Sophia Rosman is an AmeriCorps member with Reading Partners Baltimore. Here, she shares her story and how she fell in love with working with students.
January 16, 2021
by Ally Bush
Our AmeriCorps members across the country serve their communities each and every day. In honor of the MLK Day of Service, Eve Dixon shares her story.
October 14, 2020
by Brenna Peterson
LatinX Heritage Month ends on October 15, but we always want to share resources and AmeriCorps members who reflect diverse communities. Enter Omar.
June 23, 2020
by Rohan Kumar
Here’s how a volunteer coordinator learned about the process of data management and the value of putting data into action.
June 16, 2020
by Christine Pannell
How can service boost skills and offer crucial work experience? Three AmeriCorps members reflect on how service set them up for future career success.
May 27, 2020
by Rachel Ogorek
Maybe you find yourself at a crossroads or are unsure about what you want to do next. Wherever you are, there is a path forward for you with AmeriCorps.
May 14, 2020
by Christine Pannell
Jason Kelly first learned about Reading Partners Baltimore during a career fair at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). He was…
March 26, 2020
by Teresa Pangallozzi
Teresa Pangallozzi is a volunteer coordinator for Reading Partners. Read about how she makes a positive impact through her AmeriCorps position each day.
March 11, 2020
by Ally Bush
Through a data-driven study and first-hand accounts from alumni, researchers reveal that the Reading Partners AmeriCorps experience is unlike any other.
March 9, 2020
by Ally Bush
I moved from Charleston, SC to Oakland, CA for a year of service with AmeriCorps. Here are the three big things I learned about the relocation process.
February 24, 2020
by Cody Howard
Interested in national service, and making a meaningful difference in your own life and in the lives of others in the community? You’re already off to a great start!
February 20, 2020
by Anton Taylor
Approximately 75,000 AmeriCorps members each year make the commitment to “get things done” through a year of service. Members dedicate a year to…
January 29, 2020
by Paloma Mariz
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?
January 20, 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King…
November 14, 2019
by Hannah Tyne
There are many reasons to embark on a year of AmeriCorps national service. AmeriCorps offers a unique opportunity to gain professional experience…
June 19, 2019
by Cody Howard
Time often has a way of flying far faster than I feel it should. This can mean that when looking back on pivotal experiences and memories, whether a…
March 7, 2019
by Luke Soon-Shiong
Since 1993, the Corporation for National Community Service has inspired people across the country to give back as part of a national service movement.…
January 15, 2019
by Allison Lee Felt
What Martin Luther King Jr. shared was not only a dream, but a spirit of devotion to his community and the inspiration for a movement.
January 14, 2019
by Kate Smiles
As part of this study, we’ve launched an online Americorps alumni survey for former Reading Partners AmeriCorps and VISTA members.
July 16, 2018
by Anton Taylor
I decided to serve as an AmeriCorps member in Detroit Public Schools as a tutor, mentor, and role model. This turned out to be a pivotal year in my life. It helped me further understand the importance of service and how each individual can play a role in helping rebuild our communities.
June 4, 2018
by Madeline Hatcher
When she first joined Reading Partners as a site coordinator in the Twin Cities, Grace had no idea she would end up staying with the organization much longer than her initial AmeriCorps term. Upon completing her first year, Grace then served as a regional site coordinator for a second year, but she didn’t stop there.
May 30, 2018
by Cody Howard
Our AmeriCorps members are crucial to achieving our mission, and our team is dedicated to making AmeriCorps service a rewarding and meaningful experience. Does this sound like a transformational experience you’d be interested in? Read on to learn more about the AmeriCorps positions currently available at Reading Partners for the 2018-19 school year.
May 22, 2018
by Sarah Arena
Who better to ask for advice about the future than AmeriCorps alumni who have made successful transitions from Reading Partners to school and careers? I asked three former AmeriCorps members about their experiences serving with Reading Partners in the Twin Cities and where their AmeriCorps service has taken them next.
April 23, 2018
by Anne Hildebrand
Learn how an a gap year spent serving with AmeriCorps can provide direction, experience, and inspiration.
March 9, 2018
by Justin Harrison
During AmeriCorps week, we celebrate the impact of the people and programs all over the country who are committed to “Get Things Done”.
January 11, 2018
by Cody Howard
On Monday, January 15, Reading Partners will once again show community pride and live into the AmeriCorps mission of “getting things done”.
January 4, 2018
by Malika Christopher
In my daily work as an AmeriCorps volunteer organizer with Reading Partners I am able to see the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,”…
January 2, 2018
by Justin Harrison
Here at Reading Partners, we’d like to challenge you to participate in our Resolutions for Reading campaign by setting a resolution focused on bettering education in your community.
December 20, 2017
by Hannah Grace
One of the many benefits of being involved with Reading Partners, whether you are a volunteer, AmeriCorps member, or full-time employee, is working with wonderful students. I asked a few Reading Partners AmeriCorps members and staff to share some stories of students who inspire them, to remind us of the many ways in which our incredible students inspire us every day.
November 29, 2017
by Zanai Wallace
At the beginning of my second term, I met some of the most interesting and insightful people at Reading Partners AmeriCorps Orientation. Now several months later, I contacted some of the new site coordinators to hear about how they feel about their first few months of service with Reading Partners.
October 17, 2017
As Hurricane Harvey closed out its devastation on Houston, AmeriCorps members were called to serve survivors who fled to North Texas.
May 25, 2017
by Zanai Wallace
Reading Partners’ diverse cohort of AmeriCorps members come from different walks of life. For some of us, serving through AmeriCorps was part of our…
May 24, 2017
by Krystal Cabrera
Learn why many young educators are using AmeriCorps service as a stepping stone to a career in education.
May 19, 2017
by Monica de la Cruz
By four o’clock Friday afternoon, a quiet calm settles across the elementary school campus. The custodian begins making the rounds, a string of…
April 6, 2017
by Marisa Morgan
Former superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools, Dr. Keith Ballard, served as an AmeriCorps member for a day at Eugene Field Elementary School.
March 22, 2017
by Krystal Cabrera
Before joining Reading Partners, AmeriCorps members Lynette Kehoe and Jessica Montes completed an AmeriCorps term with City Year, serving in schools in a different capacity.
March 9, 2017
by Jennifer Harwood
Our executive director for national and community service served in the Middle East for a cross-cultural study abroad program and for City Year before joining Reading Partners.
March 7, 2017
by Jennifer Harwood
The New York Times recently reported that AmeriCorps may be at risk for elimination from the federal budget. These actions can help save national service.
February 17, 2017
by Clanci Cochran
Reading Partners AmeriCorps admissions manager Clanci Cochran shares her journey to AmeriCorps and how it led to her career working with new members.
February 8, 2017
by Rae Cook
Rae Cook, VISTA Leader and National Operations Coordinator at Reading Partners, describes her path to service and how she changed her life to give back.
February 7, 2017
by Sarah Westbrook
Reading Partners’ current AmeriCorps members and alums share their tips for making the AmeriCorps stipend work.
January 9, 2017
by Sarah Westbrook
AmeriCorps members participate in a day of service each year on MLK Day. MLK’s words and actions inspire new ways of asking life’s most persistent question.
December 22, 2016
by Tatiana Cleveland
AmeriCorps service offers benefits for everyone, including enriching career experiences, professional development, networking, and a culture of diversity.
December 5, 2016
by Monica de la Cruz
Third year AmeriCorps member Jill Smith has moved across the country to serve with Reading Partners, where she pursues her passion for equitable education.
November 4, 2016
by Dorian Mastrogany
AmeriCorps members sometimes get recruited by their own families! Two sets of siblings serving through AmeriCorps for Reading Partners share their stories.
October 27, 2016
by Nicole Vera
Reading Partners lobbied members of Congress on Capitol Hill with Voices for National Service, a public policy group focused on increasing congressional support for AmeriCorps.
October 13, 2016
by Sarah Westbrook
AmeriCorps swore in its 1 millionth member last week in a momentous ceremony at NASA headquarters that featured the first-ever swearing-in from space.
September 19, 2016
During her time at the University of Maryland, Elizabeth Majchrzak fell in love with teaching as a Reading Partners volunteer. After graduation, she…
September 9, 2016
by Sarah Westbrook
AmeriCorps members from diverse backgrounds serve in the community on 9/11 and reflect on hope for change.
August 25, 2016
by Krystal Cabrera
AmeriCorps VISTA member returns for second year of service with Reading Partners, where she follows her passion for creating opportunities for students in low-income communities.
August 5, 2016
by Nicole Vera
When faced with the question, “What is AmeriCorps?”, Nicole Vera responds with strong sentiments about the opportunity to make a difference.
July 7, 2016
by Dorian Mastrogany
During a term of service, Reading Partners AmeriCorps members gain transferrable skills and experiences that impact their future careers.
June 22, 2016
by Britt'Nee Horne
The AmeriCorps literacy lead is the newest role at Reading Partners. Learn about the important role they play in helping students learn to read.
June 9, 2016
by Taryn Kearns
Casey Dzubur has gone from being a volunteer reading partner to a second year Reading Partners AmeriCorps member all to support early education.
April 19, 2016
by Marcela Gonzalez
Ever wondered what Reading Partners AmeriCorps volunteer coordinators do? Marcela shares what her typical day is like and why she loves her position.
March 7, 2016
by Sarah Balcazar
At the core of service is a shared goal – to make a difference. AmeriCorps members serving in local communities across the nation set out to address…
February 17, 2016
by Pat Jeffers
Ever wondered what Reading Partners AmeriCorps members do? Learn about a typical day for Pat Jeffers, a senior AmeriCorps site coordinator.
February 4, 2016
by Brittany Prince
How one woman started her career in education through AmeriCorps service at Reading Partners.
January 22, 2016
by Hannah Cleveland
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., several AmeriCorps members at Reading Partners DC served at a local school with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
January 14, 2016
by Hannah Cleveland
This MLK Day, celebrate what national service is doing in communities across the United States every day.
January 11, 2016
by Tom Martin
After volunteering with Reading Partners, Tom Martin decided to leave retirement to serve as an AmeriCorps site coordinator in North Texas.
December 19, 2015
by Sarah Balcazar
After threats of mass cuts, Congress announces a $40 million increase in funds to support national service. Here’s what service can do…
October 23, 2015
In the last 21 years, nearly one million men and women have signed up to #serveAyear with AmeriCorps, to make our country safer and stronger. Today,…
September 10, 2015
by Sarah Balcazar
Millennials have embraced a greater commitment to service than ever before—surpassing their parents and grandparents in volunteering.
September 3, 2015
by Hannah Cleveland
AmeriCorps programs like Teach For America, Reading Partners, and City Year are tackling the biggest issues in education.
July 24, 2015
Every year, idealistic individuals apply by the thousands to serve as AmeriCorps members. A desire to “commit to something bigger” drives these…
June 26, 2015
by Kristarae Flores
National service plays a critical role in serving some of our most vulnerable communities. Cuts to CNCS could result in fewer services to children.
April 2, 2015
by Sarah Balcazar
Some of the biggest names in media, politics, and nonprofits, gather in Hollywood to launch the #serveAyear campaign. Making AmeriCorps service the new norm for young people in the U.S.
March 9, 2015
Fellow AmeriCorps members, alums, and national service supporters will join together to become reading partners for a day during AmeriCorps Week.
October 11, 2014
I have always loved the idiom “a person cannot step into the same river twice.” Credited to the Greek philosopher Hericlitus, the sentiment…
September 15, 2014
Weeks before the swearing in ceremony for AmeriCorps 20th anniversary Sylvie Lane, Vista Leader at Reading Partners, snapped a photo holding a sign in…
September 12, 2014
Every day, Reading Partners volunteers make a meaningful difference in the lives of students who need help unlocking their reading skills. We see it…
September 2, 2014
Katie Martin, a Reading Partners site coordinator who completed her second year of AmeriCorps service in Dallas, Texas, will be honored by the OneStar…
September 1, 2014
Meet Reading Partners’ AmeriCorps all-stars, celebrating 20 years of national service. Are you an Ameri-lifer?
August 18, 2014
This is Kelsey Lyles story of service. Kelsey served as a Reading Partners site coordinator at Leonard Flynn Elementary elementary school in San…
April 30, 2014
Reading Partners Celebrate National Service in Pairs: Honoring AmeriCorps’ 20th Anniversary
Starting in September 2013, AmeriCorps kicked off…
April 4, 2014
Dominique Tunzi is currently serving as a Senior AmeriCorps member at Reading Partners. In her first term of service she worked at Parkway and Ethel I…
April 4, 2014
On March 26, 2014, Reading Partners, along with 17 of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations, announced their involvement in a campaign to…
March 6, 2014
Geraldine Fiesta is a Senior AmeriCorps Member in her second year of service with Reading Partners Baltimore, serving as a Volunteer Coordinator.…
February 27, 2014
Adam Hill volunteered as a Reading Partners’ tutor at Berkley Maynard Academy in North Oakland before he served as an AmeriCorps Site Coordinator for…
February 20, 2014
AmeriCorps is a national service program supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) that provides opportunities for…
February 11, 2014
The original blog post, “Reading Partners Helps Grad Share Passion for Education,” appeared on the CNCS National Service Blog on February, 11, 2014…
January 22, 2014
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a noteworthy event each year. It is a day to remember our past, reflect upon our progress, and to consider the state…
January 17, 2014
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic…
September 12, 2013
Over the weekend, Reading Partners AmeriCorps members joined over 200 volunteers to build a playground for Aspire College Academy—one of our school…
August 14, 2013
Anjali’s Summer with Reading Partners
I was matched with Reading Partners for the summer before my senior year of college through a program…