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

2.0
2 Jun 2025
Recommend
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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
13 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Well-organized/structured Transportation, healthcare, and AmeriCorps benefits Lots of teambuilding

Cons

Long days Uniforms A lot of professional development

4.0
22 Jun 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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