Becky Ford and Amber Cues gave our program on AmeriCorps in Rice County. For decades, service to others has been an indispensable part of the American experience. Through our nation’s most trying times, AmeriCorps has come together to help those in need. There are 49 active volunteers in Rice County helping in many different programs ranging from early education to recovery efforts.
Most of the work is with students in three programs: Early Learning Corps - working with pre-K in the form of song and play. Math Corps - working one on one with students on math skills. Reading Corps - working daily with students on reading skills.
Volunteers come from all walks of life and ages. Requirements to join are to be a US citizen, 18 years of age and have a high school diploma. Volunteers are rewarded in several ways by their service. It looks great on resumes, can open career paths and gain new skills, and they pay you to volunteer with a stipend. If you would like to step up and be a volunteer with AmeriCorps or know someone that would like to, please contact Becky Ford at americorps@healthycommunityinitiative.org
