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Neighbor Fellow urges people to join AmeriCorps, citing skills and community ties
Summary
A Neighbor Fellow at International House Davis described how AmeriCorps prompted a move to California, said the program builds professional skills and connections, and urged residents to join to support immigrant communities.
A Neighbor Fellow at International House Davis described how the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a move from New Jersey to California and led them to an AmeriCorps placement that deepened their commitment to public service. "When COVID hit, I got more into public service," the Neighbor Fellow said.
The speaker said the AmeriCorps opportunity opened connections and helped build professional skills that can lead to other jobs. "The AmeriCorps program specifically really does help as far as just building your professional skill set to be able to go on to other work in the future," the Neighbor Fellow said. They added that the role focused on serving immigrant communities in California through outreach and nonprofit partnerships.
The speaker urged people who feel isolated or unsure of social opportunities to consider service: "Get into the AmeriCorps program and just get involved," they said. They framed volunteering and service as mutual support: "The main thing that we can do right now in today's times is support our communities, support each other." The transcript does not record any formal action or vote tied to these remarks.
