AMERICORPS MEMBERS – GETTING THINGS DONE

I graduated from Chicago State University with my bachelor’s degree of Science in Criminal Justice and was searching for full-time employment. My interest was justice and advocacy.

It is my pleasure to serve at FAST South where I help adults advocate for themselves and their families. I’ve had the opportunity to oversee community service events and find myself both personally and professionally. This aligns with my goal to start an organization to promote breastfeeding in low income minority neighborhoods.

My education award will be used to complete my master’s degree.

My advice to a new member: Know what you are agreeing to do and the scope of the commitment. Set personal and professional goals which will keep you motivated and moving progressively through your service time.

I worked at Little Caesars Pizza.

Parent Outreach is my service site. I enjoy being responsible for connecting to our schools and daycare centers. We keep everyone informed on our latest events and encourage parents to use the free resources UIC provides.

My goal is to finish college with a bachelor’s degree and my education award will help me accomplish this goal.

My advice for a new member serving Parent Outreach: Prepare well for every workshop, stay updated with your site representatives, and, keep your planner updated at all times.

I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign pursuing my Master of Social Work Degree.

I am currently serving in the Volunteer Resource Program where I enjoy interacting one-on-one with community organizations through individual site support meetings.

Currently, I am pursuing my Doctor of Social Work Degree at Aurora University. After my service year ends, I will be seeking employment that enable me to utilize my education to help the community.

My Education Award will be used to further my education.

A new member should have a measure of selfish reasoning for joining AmeriCorps. They want to be intentional as to why they are interested in becoming a volunteer for eleven months. They will need this inspiration during difficult times.

I worked in an office, taught Spanish in a secondary school, and even worked as a seamstress.

My service to St Joseph is through the GED in Spanish program. I teach Social Studies and enjoy it every step I take.

There are many plans that I have in mind. For the moment, I want to continue helping to improve the community. I hope to do this through the field of education which is my priority.

If I receive another education award, I will use it to study. There is always something new to learn. I gave my previous awards to my daughter for payments to the university.

My share with a new member is: Be a respectful person, be hardworking, patient, and supportive. And, be sure to be communicative.

Trabajé en una oficina, enseñé español en una escuela secundaria e incluso trabajé como costurera.

Mi servicio a San José es a través del programa de GED en español. Enseño Estudios sociales y disfrútalo a cada paso que doy.

Hay muchos planes que tengo en mente. Por el momento, quiero Continuar ayudando a mejorar la comunidad. Espero hacer esto a través del campo de la educación, que es mi prioridad.

Si recibo otro premio de educación, lo usaré para estudiar. Siempre hay algo nuevo que aprender. Le di mis premios anteriores a mi hija por los pagos a la universidad.

Mi parte con un nuevo miembro es: ser una persona respetuosa, ser trabajadora, Paciente y solidario. Y, asegúrese de ser comunicativo.

I was a student and now I support the students at St. Joseph. My goal is to become an electrical technician. I will use my education award to study to achieve this goal.

Yo era un estudiante y ahora apoyo a los estudiantes en San joseph Mi objetivo es convertirme en un eléctrico. técnico. Usaré mi premio de educación para estudiar para lograr este objetivo.

Before I am enrolled in AmeriCorps, I was taking classes to get my GED diploma. I am currently serving at St. Joseph and I enjoy working with adults and teaching mathematics. For now, I’m applying for another year of service with AmeriCorps. My goal is to take classes in some branch of education. What would I say to a new member? Enjoy all the time you are serving. You’re going to learn a lot by helping the community.

Antes de inscribirme en AmeriCorps, estaba tomando clases para obtener mi diploma de GED. Actualmente estoy sirviendo en St. Joseph y me gusta trabajar con adultos y enseñar matemáticas. Por ahora, estoy solicitando otro año de servicio con AmeriCorps. Mi objetivo es tomar clases en alguna rama de la educación. ¿Qué le diría a un nuevo miembro? Disfruta todo el tiempo que estés sirviendo. Vas a aprender mucho ayudando a la comunidad.

I was working at the airport. I hated the job.

I am now serving at FAST WEST. I get the chance to provoke thought with learners which creates curiosity for them to learn and research and become self-reliant.

My goal is to become a teacher and will be attending college. The education award will support this pursuit.

My advice to a new member: Push yourself and learn who you are.

I was a student in the FAST ESL and GED program. Now, I enjoy working with the adult education team because I can help in the classes. I help people, like me, who have the goal to improve through study. I take ESL classes to improve my English and assist the community. My education award will help me attend community college. New members should be responsible, punctual, and enjoy the experience of working in this great project.

Yo era un estudiante en el programa FAST ESL y GED. Ahora, disfruto trabajar con el equipo de educación para adultos porque puedo ayudar en las clases. Ayudo a las personas, como yo, que tienen el objetivo de mejorar a través del estudio. Tomo clases de ESL para mejorar mi Inglés y asistencia a la comunidad. El premio de mi educación me ayudará a asistir a la universidad comunitaria. Los nuevos miembros deben ser responsables, puntuales y disfrutar de la experiencia de trabajar en este gran proyecto.

My job was management in craft retail.

I am now serving at Parent Outreach and helping parents!

My goal is to continue serving families and their surrounding communities.

My award will be used to pay for student loans.

My advice to new members is: Talk to previous members!!!

There is way too much for information to share in this brief article… Lol

I had a call center job. I am now serving at St. Joseph. I work with my team to serve the community.

My goal is to return for schooling to become an educator like the ones I work with at FAST.

I will use my award to pay off student debt and use the rest for further schooling.

New members: Please network and learn everything you can.