Americorps

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” This quote by Neale Donald Walsch has been my motto to live by over the past few years, and is something I feel adequately defines the experiences as an AmeriCorps member.

            My name is Laura Nutty and I am currently serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with Hands On Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Last year, I served with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) in the Pacific Region.  The year before that I served as an AmeriCorps State and National member in Rochester, New York.  My decision to serve in AmeriCorps was largely based on the fact that I did not know what I wanted to do after graduating college, and I was so unsure of myself and what career option I wanted to pursue.

Aniya Wells is one of the most passionate writers you'll ever meet. Though her writing interests run the gamut – from personal finance to health to current events and more – her primary interest is modern higher education. She serves as a reliable online degree guide for students by contributing for www.onlinedegreeprograms.com blog. Don't hesitate to contact Aniya for questions or comments at aniyawells@gmail.com.

It is hard to believe that a mere three years have passed since President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

Today's turning point story is written by Shannon Zoet, Assistant Director at Michigan Campus Compact, an affiliate of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Shannon is also a Membership Co-chair for the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network in Grand Rapids.

This week’s volunteer of the week is Mark Bentley of Las Vegas, N.M. Bentley started officially volunteering eight years ago, yet community and lending a hand have always been a part of his subconscious.