So by now, it probably seems like we don’t do anything but work and serve our community. Sounds tiring, right? I’m exhausted just thinking about it! And while you may not believe me, I swear, we do more than just work all the time! As AmeriCorps members, we also get days during which we get to have fun, meet other AmeriCorps members, and learn lots of interesting stuff.

 

Katie and I have toured biomedical services, and saw how blood gets tested, stored, and shipped. We’ve visited St. Louis AmeriCorps and our NPRC (National Preparedness Response Corps) counterparts at the Red Cross-including a trip to Lincoln’s home, his grave, and the Old Capital building. We’ve learned how to rescue people from debris and how to put out a fire in CERT classes.

 

The Springfield AmeriCorps folks came to visit and we gave them the STL grand tour. We even learned how to drive a fork life (my personal favorite!). Hopefully, these pictures can convince you AmeriCorps is also about having fun—and fun is definitely one of the main words I use to describe these past two years with AmeriCorps. Thanks for celebrating all week with us!

 

P.S. In case you can’t tell, Katie and I also enjoying playing dress-up on AmeriCorps outings. :)

 

Happy AmeriCorps Week!!

 

Jillian