- Schools are so much more than a place to learn new things.By Isabella Culver | July 28 2025 As I am concluding my second term as an AmeriCorps Service Member, I am constantly in a state of reflection of the things I have learned and experienced the past two years. Both of my terms, while vastly different (my first term in rural Vermont and second term… Read more: Schools are so much more than a place to learn new things.
- My Year of Service RecapBy Lucy Hicks | July 9, 2025 After a year of service at the University of Montana, I have learned a lot. It has been a difficult year, with lots of uncertainty not only for me, but also for my colleagues in AmeriCorps. Even with this, we have continued our service, knowing the importance of… Read more: My Year of Service Recap
- Change, while often slow and unpredictable, is always possible.By Avery Erickson | June 10, 2025 The summer season has begun at Soft Landing, and our students are eager to step out of the classroom and into more social, playful experiences. As I reflect on the academic year, I am reminded of the quiet persistence of student growth. This spring, there have been abundant… Read more: Change, while often slow and unpredictable, is always possible.
- The Biggest Lesson I Learned Was SmallBy Vincent Feeley | June 3, 2025 As my service in Montana begins to wind down and draw to a close, I’ve been thinking about everything I’ve done so far during my time here. I’ve been thinking a lot about all of the projects I’ve helped my office complete, the students who I’ve advised, and… Read more: The Biggest Lesson I Learned Was Small
- Service Continues OnBy Elizabeth Madison | May 12, 2025 The way my AmeriCorps service term has panned out is very different from what I thought it was going to be. When applying for service I knew it was going to be hard, I knew there would be difficult moments, but I don’t think much could have prepared… Read more: Service Continues On
- I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m having fun.By Isabella Culver | May 5, 2025 I’m 24 going on 25 years old and shocker–I still don’t know what I want to do or where I want to end up. This is my second year of AmeriCorps service, and as the days go on, I constantly think about where I would be if AmeriCorps… Read more: I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m having fun.
- Reflection on Service: An opinion in the makingBy Amber Arizmendi | April 21, 2025 I began my service in September, which feels like both a year and three days ago, and I had some reflections on my service that I wanted to share. First, the drama of moving and adjusting to a new place. I am a fairly mobile person. I have… Read more: Reflection on Service: An opinion in the making
- Resources for Life after AmeriCorpsBy Lucy Hicks | April 14, 2025 As an AmeriCorps member, you may be worried about your future after service. I know I am! It’s overwhelming to look at all the opportunities, or even to find them while you’re focused on service. My position at the University of Montana has allowed me to learn more… Read more: Resources for Life after AmeriCorps
- Ensuring Positive Change in the Community: Learning my Role Through Meaningful ExperiencesBy Vincent Feeley | April 7, 2025 So far, my service here at Montana State University has been a very rewarding experience. I’ve been a part of a few large projects already that have really excited me, and being able to directly help students find housing has also been very worthwhile. Despite all of this,… Read more: Ensuring Positive Change in the Community: Learning my Role Through Meaningful Experiences
- My AmeriCorps Experience at Blackfeet Community CollegeBy Jayce Wippert | April 1, 2025 Hello my name is Jayce Haylee Wippert I am an enrolled member of the great Blackfeet Nation. My college site is currently at Blackfeet Community College in Browning, MT. I first got the job with AmeriCorps back in September of 2024. It was very different from any other… Read more: My AmeriCorps Experience at Blackfeet Community College
