Pittsburgh Members

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?

This past year, I served as an AmeriCorps VISTA and have grown immensely. I was eager to find a similar experience with a stronger public health emphasis and a cohort of peers with similar goals and values. 

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

I joined AmeriCorps/National Health Corps because I believe that this program can make a difference in the world and in my life. The last four years of my life have been filled with service and helping the community I live in and I know that NHC can help me continue that journey. I love helping those who are in need especially in relation to healthcare.

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

I was searching for an opportunity to help the people around me. I also love biology and healthcare, so this was a great chance for me.

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

I decided to join AmeriCorps because service is something I’ve always been extremely passionate about. I just graduated in May and felt like this would be the perfect time in my life to devote my time and efforts to helping others and helping ensure people have healthy futures.

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?

My desire to pursue AmeriCorps/NHC was heavily biased from my initial decision to apply. From my sophomore year to the last semester of my senior year, I was a volunteer at Birmingham with the Connections4Health program. In that role I served as a pseudo-social worker working in collaboration with patients to address their social needs. I applied to NHC to pursue a more intensive and integrated role at Birmingham and to give back to a culture and community that has given me a lot.

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

In searching for post-grad plans I knew that service had to be at the core of my next step. I wanted something that combined direct service and public health. I came across AmeriCorps and then eventually NHC. It was the perfect fit and I’m incredibly excited for this upcoming year!

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?

I have a strong belief in the importance of national/ community service and a lot of different things I’d like to try in life, so AmeriCorps fits the bill for me! I want to focus my career on working with underserved populations, and National Health Corps seems like a great place to start. The chance to learn on the job, work with a dedicated and talented Corps of fellow members, and improve the Pittsburgh community has me excited for the year ahead.