AmeriCorps is a national community service program, and plays a critical role in LAYC’s support of youth and families. LAYC AmeriCorps members – most of whom grew up in the communities we serve – work in our afterschool programs as teachers’ aides and mentors. As they help students achieve academic goals, AmeriCorps members gain exposure to the fields of education and social work, and gain skills required for positions at LAYC, other community nonprofits, and local school systems.
The AmeriCorps pledge is about getting things done. This past year, I observed LAYC AmeriCorps members live and breathe their pledge; serving their community throughout the pandemic and supporting students facing school shutdowns and remote learning challenges.
