What is AmeriCorps? Trevor's Experience
This year marks the 20 th year of the federal AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is the network of local, state, and national service programs that connects over 80,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, health, and homeland security. AmeriCorps’ members serve with more than 2,000 non-profits, public agencies, and community organizations. Today, I am interviewing AmeriCorps member Trevor Sikes about his experience in AmeriCorps. 1. You’ve been an AmeriCorps member for how long now? Tell us a little bit about yourself, how you learned about AmeriCorps, and why you applied to the program. My name is Trevor Sikes and I’m originally from Saratoga, Wyoming. I went to college in Olympia, Washington at the Evergreen State College and majored in foreign affairs and cultural studies. I have been an AmeriCorps NPRC member for about a year and a half. I am current...