Annually, the CNNC AmeriCorps ACCESS Project places members with partner agencies all over the state. Eager to serve the immigrant and refugee community, members make a year commitment. You too, can have an impact on your community. Find out why AmeriCorps and the AmeriCorps ACCESS Project are a great way … Continued
Ever wondered what it takes to become a citizen of the United States? Amber can show you. In her role as an AmeriCorps member, she teaches citizenship classes and helps people get ready for the naturalization test. Those applying for citizenship must know history, civics, as well as, reading and … Continued
Edith is a work of heart. Creative, warm and dedicated, she embodies AmeriCorps. For refugee and immigrant families, new to Greensboro, her heart makes all the difference. Originally from Nigeria, Edith has been in the United States for over 25 years. She and her husband, a professor at Bennett College, … Continued
Meet Ghaisha, AmeriCorps member extraordinaire. Full of passion and purpose, she loves AmeriCorps. “Serving is beyond feeling good,” she says, “It’s a way of life.” In her third year with AmeriCorps ACCESS, Ghaisha helps newcomers find jobs. She has built good relationships with many employers in the area and these … Continued
Volunteering with the CNNC is a great way to serve others while building bridges between new and existing communities in the Greensboro area. Volunteers eager to welcome newcomers in our community are needed on an ongoing basis. You can commit to one morning/afternoon a week for three hours to multiple … Continued
Find out why AmeriCorps and the AmeriCorps ACCESS Project are a great way to spend a year! Serve your community Make a difference Gain experience Get professional development Earn an education award And so much more… Members featured: Maha Elobeid (CNNC), Edith Walson (Ashton Woods Community Center), Sydney Gouani … Continued
Jennifer Gorman I am originally from a small town in western Massachusetts. I grew up in a that town and lived there until I moved to North Carolina two years ago. I chose to join AmeriCorps because I really like helping people. Also, I figured it would be a great … Continued
Samantha Williams I am from Indian Trail (South Charlotte) and I grew up in the Charlotte area. I chose AmeriCorps because I like the idea of helping people. I thought the ACCESS project would be a good fit because of by education and where I was located. I would like … Continued
The Center for New North Carolinians just recently wrapped another Project Effort week and it was a great success! Project Effort is a summer youth program that encourages kids to stay active while giving 100% at all times. The CNNC collaborates with Greensboro United Soccer and the UNC Greensboro Kinesiology … Continued
The CNNC community centers need your help! Summer school is underway and we need tutors to assist in our mid-summer review. This is happening at all three of our community centers. We also need volunteers to help take our kids to the pool as well as various field trips throughout … Continued