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“AmeriCorps has meant so much to me. Not only have I been able to help others in the community, but it has made me a better person, and I’ve made lifetime friendships.” |
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“My students are quick to say ‘It’s hard’, or ‘I can’t pass my spelling test, so how can I pass the WASL?" Somewhere in that group of anxious nine year olds, you’ll find me listening and loving what I do: helping kids.”
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“Helping isn’t work for me.” AmeriCorps team members put in sod at a Habitat for Humanity project
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“At the Free Clinic, I’ve made a difference in people’s lives just by interpreting for them, and realize my role as an interpreter is just as important as that of a doctor or nurse.” “Each person has knowledge that is vast and special. The more people I encounter, the more my mind is opened.”
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| Who Joins AmeriCorps in Cowlitz County? |
244 Men and Women ages 18-69 6 with Master Level education or higher 27 with Bachelors level 65 with AA or Techinical School 31 with some college coursework 101 with a High School Diploma 14 with a GED
Teams have a rich diversity in age, ethnicity, education, and interests. Retirees are joining in increasing numbers as they decide that their new goals after retirement focus on making a difference and giving back. Members with bilingual skills are greatly needed in schools and non profit organizations. |
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