A Hypothetical Interview with an Americorp NCCC Member

"Always render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be."~Og Mandino

So I've been at AmeriCorp 3 days. But its felt more like 3 days. Since I landed it has been a flurry of meeting people, training, and other general fun things and I have loved every single minute of it. So I've been thinking of ways to make people interested in AmeriCorp NCCC , so I was thinking I would create a generic member and fake interview The following dramatic exchange took place in the battle ground of my head.

Jeff: So you've been at AmeriCorp NCCC for three days, what do you think of it so?

GAM: It's been really great. I've learned a lot about the program and met a lot of great people. Every minute I spend here I'm convinced I made the right decision.

Jeff: So why did you join AmeriCorp NCCC?

GAM:  I joined for a lot of reasons. I wanted to serve my country but didn't want to join the military. I've been lived such a fortunate life and I wanted to give back to those who didn't have that much. The education award was also a big motivator. How many program lets you do awesome things and then gives you money for college. The travel and meeting people was also huge for me. I mean there is only so many things to do and people to meet in the area I was from so the change of pace is great.
Jeff: What do you think the mission of AmeriCorp NCCC is?

GAM: I think the mission of AmeriCorp NCCC is to gather together a group of young Americans who want to help the least in this country. The people here are genuine about their want to help or else they would not be here. It's a genuine example of what a government agency can do when run well and is filled with passionate people. So I guess the overall the mission of AmeriCorp NCCC is to give the future of America (the youth) a chance to build the America they want.

Jeff: Well thank you for sitting down for this interview Generic AmeriCorp NCCC Member. Where should anyone who wants to learn more go?

GAM: If anyone wants to learn more or apply for a position please visit americorp.gov.

First Day

Be the change you wish to see in the world~Mahatma Ghandi

So I am writing about my first day on my second day, because I was so tired from the first day that words became meaningless. But first I should explain what it was the first day of what. It was the first day of Americorp NCCC a government service program in which young men and women ages 18-24 decide to spend ten months of their life serving the disadvantaged of this country. Americorp is one of the few programs in government that works well and also has tangible benefits. That all being out of the way let me explain why the day was so exhausting
The day began for me at 2am  when I woke up, showered, and did some last minute packing. I was then on the road to the Pittsburgh airport at 4am to catch an 8 o'clock to Chicago. After landing in Chicago I had an hour layover before boarding a 4 1/2 hour flight to Sacremento. Fortunately, I met some fellow Americorp peeps in Chicago and ended sitting next to a pretty cool Americorp dude during the flight. After landing we had to check in with the team leaders Americorp had sent to pick us up an pick up our green duffle from the baggage claim and be driven to campus located on the retired McClellan Air Force base. Thats where all the real fun began
We dropped our bags off in front of the dorms and started the registration process. We were given a form with several stations where we were given our id badges, room keys, and info folders. Afterwards we were given several hours to settle in and buy anything we need. I did neither of those and instead met and talked to a whole bunch of people . I've met more people from more states in a couple hours then I did in my previous 20 years of my life. We then joined in what I'll call the general use building for a community meeting and dinner. Afterwards we had free reign to do as we please. I ended up in a lounge playing Apples to Apples with some other people.
I think I'm going to end with something I've learned in the program so far. The lesson I've learned most  clearly is that we all come from different backgrounds and belief systems but should share a common goal, to help others with our whole selves