Rewarding in some ways... - AmeriCorps Member Volunteer City Year Employee Review

2.0
2 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Helping Detroit Public School students to help them build their confidence and help them excel in their studies - Volunteering work at many organizations such as Forgotten Harvest and civic centers etc..

Cons

- Your are not checked on your academic skills when you are hired - Toxic work environment with school administration (depending on which school you are serving) - Company is unogranized - Alot of unnecessary online work

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Community, connection, support, and its a great place for recent graduates to go until they figure the next step.

Cons

You won't make a lot of money.

4.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You do very meaningful work and the staff truly care about you and what you are doing.

Cons

School placements can be quite far from where you live, and the days are long (7:30 am - 5 pm). Often is exhausting, but you stay for the kids.

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