I’ve found it quite surprising how many people are familiar with the Peace Corps, but know little
about the AmeriCorps programs. You can get a lot
of the same benefits out of AmeriCorps as you can the Peace Corps and still travel throughout the states. They
even have programs in exotic places like Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam and Hawai’i. You don’t always have to
trek far away from home to lend a hand, especially when there are so many local organizations that need just as much
help. Okay, I am hopping down from my soapbox now, but I just wanted to put it out there for any takers.