We’re excited this month to highlight AmeriCorps Member Amber Moore! Amber is a visionary leader with a passion for helping others. She serves as a Student Support Coach through AmeriCorps, in addition to volunteering throughout Atlanta.

Learn more about her journey to AmeriCorps, and how she’s shaping the future!

Why did you join AmeriCorps?

I joined AmeriCorps because I was raised by two visionaries who fought for Civil rights in two different ways. They were the first to teach me to get into "Good Trouble" ( John Lewis). My parents and grandmother always taught me that serving my community is a responsibility of being an American citizen. AmeriCorps has been an amazing gateway for me to serve children who look like me but might not have the opportunities or exposure that I had, and I should help them have "Genius Awakenings" as well as give me a chance to have a hand in the education of our future.

What do you like most about working with your students?

What I like about this opportunity to work with students is seeing their faces when they have gone from 2nd grade reading level to 3rd grade - 4th grade reading level. When the Student Council was launched, the atmosphere changed, excitement was in the air, and the behavior of students changed.

“Atlanta allows me to be able to express my masculine-presenting side, and be a leader and advocate for the Black LGBT Greek community. While being a part of the teaching of our students in areas of leadership, and student emotional learning support.”

— Amber

What do you hope to gain from this experience?

This work is a part of my legacy. I want to be the one that many years from now, something I have said or my character is what they remember.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I hope to have the Kindezi West Student Council recognized for several awards, and I have a job with the Kindezi School System to create programs like the Student Council. I would love to work with Kindezi Schools to have AmeriCorps members heavily present at all schools.

When you’re not mentoring/tutoring, what do you like to do for fun?

I like to binge-watch movies, series, or just comedy shows. I love to travel with my fraternity members. Sometimes just hanging out at home is peace for me.

Are you interested in learning more about a year of service through the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program? Click here to see all the program benefits, what you’ll do and more!