It’s the end of the service year for the 2012-13 CalSERVES AmeriCorps Service Scholars. Our members are leaving the program with many fond memories, and have a few tips to share with next year’s Scholars.
Flexibility is key, say our graduating members, and they encourage our new staff to best serve their students by being able to go with the flow, embrace change, be adaptable and open to fresh ideas while making every possible moment a learning opportunity.
The members also expressed some motivational advice for the future CalSERVES tutors:
“Don’t be afraid to expose your failures to the kids – let them know that you’re human too and that it’s okay to make mistakes.”
“Don’t sell your self short with any excuses – there is always room for more patience, positivity, and productivity. See the power of your own effectiveness.”
“Believe in yourself and know that even when times are hard or stressful, that you are still making a difference in the lives of the kids.”
“Don’t get bogged down. Change won’t happen immediately. You might not even see it during your service term. Instead consider that that you are a piece of the greater puzzle. Sooner or later, we’ll see a prettier picture.”
This school year would not have been as fun or successful without the hard work from each and every one of our AmeriCorps members! Thank you for all that you did this year; you truly made a difference in the lives of so many students!
by Jacky Bennett, CalSERVES AmeriCorps Literacy Content Leader
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