AmeriCorps members take the following pledge:
I will get things done for America – to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier.
I will bring Americans together to strengthen our communities.
Faced with apathy, I will take action.
Faced with conflict, I will seek common ground.
Faced with adversity, I will persevere.
I will carry this commitment with me this year and beyond.
I am an AmeriCorps member, and I will get things done.
YELLS is fortunate to host a team of hard-working AmeriCorps members committed to #GetThingsDone for Franklin Gateway.
Fun Facts About YELLS AmeriCorps VISTA Members:
- Sandy Mitchell, VISTA Alumna, was hired by YELLS as the English Language Arts Specialist when she completed her year of service in November. She is also a “Tie-Dyeologist,” who creates rich rainbow colored tapestry and t-shirts for her online shop.
- Christopher Salley relocated to Marietta from New York where he worked in finance to serve as the Fundraising Specialist VISTA at YELLS. When his year of service is complete, his travels continue to Timor-Leste for a 2-year adventure as a Community Economic Development team member of PeaceCorps.
- Andrea Bracey, our Volunteer Engagement Specialist, is a youth educator from Texas. When she is not serving at YELLS she is inspiring future educators through her recently published book “When I Decided to Follow the Call.”
- Versandra Kennebrew, YELLS Marketing and Community Engagement VISTA, is a self-proclaimed “serial servant leader.” Besides serving as a VISTA at YELLS, she volunteers at an Atlanta Community Radio Station, serves as VP of Education for her Toastmasters Club, and is currently writing her 7th personal development book, “The Abundant Life of Servant Leadership.”
Each year, we add new AmeriCorps VISTA members to our team for a transformative year of service and impact. We are searching now for our next three full-time VISTA members, as well as five AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates to serve for eight weeks this summer. Visit our jobs page to learn more about how to apply.
At last week’s AmeriCorps Week Open House, our VISTAs shared why they chose YELLS for their VISTA service:
We’re looking forward to honoring our VISTAs for National Service Recognition Day, and our Cobb County Commissioners will present a National Service Recognition Day Proclamation to YELLS VISTA Members on March 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Attend in person or watch live on CobbTV23.
I encourage all business owners and parents of youth in and around Franklin Gateway to get involved with this organization that is doing so much to build community and gives voice to our future leaders. No contribution is too small.