JAI ON EARTH Discovering Our Planet

Since, I originally, took this career in Seattle, Washington but Was force to stay in Chicago..

Well, fans, before I became a struggling artist, entrepreneur, and small businesses owner, I worked for AmeriCorp, similar to the PeaceCorp. I was suppose to receive my seagull educational award, and return to college.

Instead, I dealt with a hostile the work environment, being punched in the face by a student, and working long hours.

The bright side was that I got to work with my former high school principal, who was really pleased of me, my work, and how I had turned my life around since high school. Funny thing is, he had the ability to see my full potential the others at my workplace did not.

So I moved on, and this photo became another symbol of my future and current achievement. You develop in life when you can teach and inspire others all around the world.

Absolutely—AmeriCorps has some pretty cool perks. Here are 8 fun facts that make joining it way more interesting than people expect 😄

1. You can earn money and do good at the same time
   While you’re serving, you get a living allowance—and when you finish, you earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, which can help pay for college, grad school, or even student loans.
2. It’s basically a career glow-up
   Many members land jobs faster after serving because AmeriCorps builds real-world skills like leadership, project management, teaching, disaster response, and community organizing.
3. You might get to travel (a lot) ✈️
   Depending on the program, you could serve in a new city, a rural town, or even be deployed for disaster relief across the country.
4. It’s a networking goldmine
   You’ll meet nonprofit leaders, educators, government partners, and fellow members who often become lifelong friends—or future coworkers.
5. You don’t need tons of experience to join
   Many programs accept people straight out of high school or in career transition. Passion and commitment matter more than a stacked résumé.
6. Health benefits are often included
   Full-time members usually receive health insurance, and some programs even offer childcare assistance—huge bonus points.
7. It looks great on literally any résumé
   Employers recognize AmeriCorps as serious service. It signals grit, teamwork, and the ability to show up for something bigger than yourself.
8. You join a national service family 🇺🇸
   Once you serve, you’re part of a network of over 1 million alumni—including teachers, CEOs, policymakers, and change-makers in every field.