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The Waiting Game - Part 1
This month, we'll hear from NCCC and FEMA Corps currently serving members and incoming candidates about their time waiting to start their service term. Will is currently serving with FEMA Green 3 out...
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Oso Strong
Tyler currently serves as a FEMA Corps team leader with the Pacific Region. His FEMA Corps team responded to the Oso, WA landslide that occurred in March 2014.FEMA Corps team leader Tyler serving in...
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The Life of a CAPper
Every Wednesday in June we're talking about how members are recruited for NCCC. This week, CAPpers from Coast 3 in the Southern Region share their recruitment techniques.A day in the life of a CAPper...
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The Waiting Game Part 2 - A Summer of Anticipation
Jake working on a gardening project in his backyard.My name is Jake and I currently live in Maryland. I was invited to serve with the AmeriCorps NCCC Southwest Region in Denver, Colorado. I recently...
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The Waiting Game Part 3 - An Engagement to Remember
Devon is currently serving in the Southwest Region with AmeriCorps NCCC. She'll graduate this July, and plans to marry her fiance soon after. Devon and her fiance before leaving for NCCC.When I applied...
View ArticleThe Waiting Game Part 4 - Catching Up on Entertainment
Jonathon is an incoming member, waiting to begin serving with AmeriCorps NCCC this October.My name is Jonathon. In the days leading up to October I’m mainly doing lazy stuff, such as binge watching TV...
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The Waiting Game Part 4 - From CM to TL
This month we're talking to members about their experiences while waiting to begin serving with AmeriCorps NCCC and FEMA Corps. Kristina, a team leader at the North Central Region, shares her waiting...
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The Waiting Game Part 5 - South by Southwest
Zlata will be serving with NCCC at the Southwest Region this fall. What is she doing in the meantime? Find out below!Zlata and her fiancé, JustinSince I graduated high school in 2010, my highest...
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The Waiting Game Part 6 - The Journey Begins
This month we're talking to members about what they're doing with their time while waiting to begin serving with AmeriCorps NCCC and FEMA Corps. Jacklyn will arrive at the Pacific Region this October...
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Why Do You Serve?
AmeriCorps NCCC members from the Pacific Region share their service stories. NCCC Destiny - KathleenGold 6 teammates pose for a photo while doing habitat restoration work at the Presidio of San...
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From Air Force to AmeriCorps
Throughout July, AmeriCorps is honoring veterans and active military personnel. Vaughn Cottman is a veteran of the United States Air Force and Army, and currently serves as a Unit Leader with the...
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Finding A Way to Serve Others
This month, we are honoring veterans and current military personnel. Bryan is an AmeriCorps NCCC corps member from the Pacific Region, and is also a veteran of the Army National Guard. Bryan's unit at...
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What's Going On At NCCC?
AmeriCorps NCCC's new National Director, José PhillipsGreat things are happening at AmeriCorps NCCC! This week was busy with activity as we welcomed the new National Director of NCCC, José Phillips...
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A Dedication to Service
AmeriCorps is honoring active duty military personnel and veterans throughout July. Daniel is an AmeriCorps NCCC team leader and a veteran of the United States Navy. Dan while serving in the U.S....
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Six Things I’ve Learned as a FEMA Corps Team Leader
Nicole served as a FEMA Corps team leader at the AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region campus. She shares her thoughts on team leading, service, and what it means to give back in today's post.This year I...
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Responding to Disasters
AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary August theme is Disaster Services. During this month, AmeriCorps NCCC and FEMA Corps members are reflecting on their disaster services projects. An American flag flying in...
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A First Impression in Disaster
During their first round, FEMA Corps Blue 5 served on DR-4168, the Washington Flooding and Mudslides, which occurred in Oso, Washington on March 22, 2014.Driving for two days in a 15-passenger van...
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Stories From the Field
Throughout August, AmeriCorps is reflecting on disaster service. These FEMA Corps members responded to the Arkansas tornadoes earlier this year.Cassandra LyFEMA Corps member Cassandra Ly is interviewed...
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Fighting Fire With Fire
Today's Disaster Services post comes from Rachel in the Southwest Region. Her team is a fire managementteam, assisting with prescribed burns and responding towildfires throughout their service...
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AmeriCorps and the American Red Cross: 20-Year Partners in Disaster Response
This post originally appeared on the Corporation for National and Community Service blog: http://bit.ly/1tFJ8wFBy Gail McGovernRed Cross CEO says national service members are among the most...
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Making a Difference Behind the Scenes at DR-4170
Disaster Services month is coming to a close. Today, learn more about the type of projects FEMA Corps teams serve on when there's not an active disaster.I’ve wanted to help people ever since I can...
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Tornado Response in Tupelo
In April 2014, Tupelo, MS and several other areas in the southern US were stuck by severe tornadoes. FEMA Corps team Coast 5 responded to this disaster, and member Meghan Benzel shares her experience...
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Getting Things Done with NECHAMA
Gus and Noel from AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 8 share their service story of serving an Iowa community after a disaster with NECHAMA.AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 8 mucked and gutted homes with NECHAMA:...
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Touching Lives in Tuscaloosa
Emily is a member of FEMA Silver 4, serving out of the Pacific Region.A sunset in Tuscaloosa, ALOn April 28, 2014, tornadoes made their way through Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Three years, almost to the day,...
View ArticleAmeriCorps NCCC is now on Tumblr!
Beginning October 29th, 2014, the AmeriCorps NCCC blog will now be hosted by Tumblr, located at: http://americorpsnccc.tumblr.com. Please bookmark and visit our new blog for the most up-to-date...
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