True North AmeriCorps

True North AmeriCorps member and a student
Service Area: 
Duluth and throughout Northeastern Minnesota
Contact Information: 

Melissa Johnson
218-722-4745 x 107
mjohnston@duluthymca.org

True North AmeriCorps members enhance the future success of at-risk children by increasing the number of positive adults in their lives with tutoring, mentoring and after-school programs.  Members are placed in both community-based and school-based organizations throughout Northeastern Minnesota.

Essential qualifications to participate in True North AmeriCorps:

  • Interest in National Service
  • Commitment to serve the entire year of service

Top reasons that members like serving in True North AmeriCorps:

  • Working with K-8 youth in your own community
  • Gaining professional skills and training for future careers
  • Making connections with non-profit agencies and school based programs
  • Meeting other AmeriCorps members who are focusing on the same common goal
  • Making a difference in the lives of children