Pittsburgh Members

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

I joined the National Health Corps to provide myself with a full-time opportunity to further explore the different realms of service and make a real difference in the local and greater community.

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

While serving in my local communities such as Flint and Detroit, it was difficult not to notice how healthcare disparities impact the quality and access of each individual area. It was important to me to continue to work in similar communities to provide resources and information to directly influence a population. 

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

I joined AmeriCorps/NHC because I wanted to serve communities and decrease health disparities.  A person’s wellness is the most important factor in creating a happy life which I would sincerely love to impact people in such a positive way.  I also wanted to increase my experience in the health field before pursuing my MPH.

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

I joined AmeriCorps/National Health Corps for the opportunity to fully immerse myself in a public health role within a new community. During college I discovered my passion for public health and community development. I was able to spend a lot of time volunteering in the community, however, I still had to divide my time between classes and other obligations as well. Serving with AmeriCorps will allow me to devote time to what I love all while meeting new people and living in a new city. I am excited for all of the new experiences and opportunities to grow and learn that I will have in this next year.

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

Much of my undergraduate education and experiences influenced me to think about health and healthcare from a social perspective. Through this, I gained awareness of health disparities and inequities that people face across our country today, and I became motivated to confront these issues in a career in medicine. When deciding how I wanted to spend my gap year applying to medical school, I knew I wanted to do something meaningful and with an organization that shared my goals and values. Becoming a member of the National Health Corps seemed like a great opportunity to perform service that has the potential to be truly transformative, all while learning more about myself, my areas of interest in healthcare, and the communities I want to help most.

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

I am a strong advocate for the positive impact and importance that service has on a community. I joined NHC to be part of a team of like-minded healthcare professionals and members, who are as passionate about working towards change and the well being of others as I am. 

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

AmeriCorps has a strong reputation for being a challenging and powerful experience that I believe could help me develop in my passion and provide invaluable exposure to diverse populations in the healthcare field. I joined because I believe AmeriCorps will continue my quest for exploration and will instigate a means to build positive relationships and mutual growth.

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

I was looking for a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community and work toward health equity. I am very interested in Public Health and was looking for a way to get hands-on experience.