Who Is A RICorps Member?

We believe the act of volunteering is selfless, enduring, and rewarding all at the same time. Becoming an AmeriCorps Member is easy, but committing to being one takes genuine passion and perseverance. Our beautiful quaint island town of Ketchikan is not always beautiful. When it comes to what many of our youth and families experience here, statistically, it makes all of our kids at-risk. Some have difficulty with access to resources/services while others are overcoming generational/historical trauma, negative effects from the pandemic, the weather, and much more which has led to overall higher rates of domestic violence, addiction, obesity and suicide.

 

This means our children need members like you now more than ever. Despite of all of this, many community members and organizations continue to show up for our youth and commit to facing these challenges. We're finding out that although we've made progress, there is still more work that needs to be done.

 

Skies are often gray here, but there are many days full of sun, too. Enjoy quiet rainy days during the Winter and the local beach or hiking trails during the warmer Summer months. You'll be serving in a community where you will see both good and bad days. But the impact you'll have on our community is priceless. Many of our youth absolutely need positive influences, healthy discipline, and emotional/behavioral competence as many of them have never received that type of care at home. We kindly ask you to consider these factors before applying.

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