AmeriCorps Testimonials 2023
“Everyone at KTMB has a deep wealth of knowledge pertaining to waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability. It is the perfect place to work if you are passionate about the environment and our community. KTMB has helped me discover my fondness for teaching. Being able to combine that with my background knowledge of science has been really rewarding. It's really awesome to see the relationships KTMB has with our community from educators to businesses and volunteers. These profound relationships make KTMB a special place to serve.”
~Sara Gabreil, Youth Education Coordinator AmeriCorps
"Serving my AmeriCorps term with KTMB has been a great way to get involved with the community. Taking a great amount of knowledge away from the time spent here. Gotta take care of the planet! "
~Samantha Wagner, Sustainability Education Coordinator AmeriCorps
"Ya, I love working at KTMB. The staff is really awesome and accommodating. It was great developing my professional skills and learning how a non-profit operates. Plus, they are all pretty good at throwing a ball and giving pets and scratches.”
~Nitro, Office Pup, and Samantha’s furbaby
AmeriCorps Testimonials 2022
"KTMB is a wonderful place to serve an AmeriCorps term. Working as a part of this wonderful team get the full nonprofit experience of public education, relationship building, event/project planning and so much more!"
~Brittany Shelton-Dooley, Sustainability Education Coordinator AmeriCorps
“Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is a fabulously run organization. Not only are the people who work here truly excellent at performing their jobs, they also genuinely enjoy their work. Everyone is so knowledgeable about the workings of the whole business and if you need assistance with anything, simply ask, and undoubtedly someone will step up to lend a hand. There is such an amazing work/life balance at KTMB and the general culture of the office is incredibly supportive. The staff are all so oriented toward KTMB’s mission in their daily lives and driven to make the Truckee Meadows a better place to live during work hours. KTMB also has amazing connections in the Reno/Sparks community. Because of KTMB I became deeply familiar with the city and have been able to make profound professional connections. This is a job you will never forget!”
~Marina McCreary, Beautification and Clean-up Coordinator AmeriCorps
Marina has since been hired as KTMB’s full-time Beautifications and Clean-ups Manager.
"KTMB is the gold standard for non-profit work experiences, with a supportive workplace community, genuine care, and hard work, KTMB gave me the opportunity to grow and thrive."
~Sophia Carter-Peters, Youth Education Coordinator AmeriCorps
Past AmeriCorps Testimonials 2021
"Working with KTMB as an AmeriCorps gave me the opportunity to directly serve my community and make a visible impact. Getting involved in a local nonprofit like KTMB allowed me to make a difference for students in Washoe County by teaching them how to be environmental stewards as well as allowing me to grow as an educator. KTMB supported me to grow professionally and personally over my year of service as I helped KTMB's Warriors Program grow as well. Americorps is a great way to connect with your community and to make the positive changes that you want to see happen."
~ Carly Henry
“During my time at KTMB I not only gained professional skills ranging from program development, volunteer coordination, community education, and sustainability but I have also gained lifelong knowledge that has inspired my own environmental stewards journey. The staff at KTMB went above and beyond to help prepare me for my future endeavours and I am grateful for my time as an AmeriCorp with a team I am proud to call my friends.”
~ Hailey Brown
“Having graduated from university with an environmental science degree, I hoped to pursue a career in the sciences or research field. While attempting to find a job, I stumbled across an AmeriCorps position in my home town that focused on educating our community about STEM. To get my foot in the door and serve my community, I decided to take the position; little did I know that this position would change my career path!
After having served a year with that AmeriCorps program, I developed a passion for STEM education and the classroom. To build up my resume and to help me go back to school to become a science educator, I served for another AmeriCorps term with another non-profit in my area that also focused on STEM education. My last day with AmeriCorps was in 2020, and I am happy to say that I am currently in graduate school working on becoming a secondary science teacher. Both of my years with AmeriCorps truly changed my life — I don’t know where I would be right now if I had never served!
AmeriCorps can change your life, can help you develop a love for your community (or even communities across the country), and can help you build friendships and connections across the country. Serve with AmeriCorps!“
~Jessica Riggleman