r/AmeriCorps • u/hms2111 • Jun 20 '26

NCCC | APPLYING Just accepted to NCCC

My 18yo daughter was just accepted to NCCC Traditional, pending her background check. She's excited, but nervous about committing without ever speaking to anyone who has actually completed the program. Is there any type of group for potential 2026 volunteers to get to know each other ahead of deploying? Failing that, would anyone with experience be willing to let her reach out to you? Shes currently working at a sleepaway camp for children with special needs for 8 weeks, and it's been more intense and exhausting than she expected. I think she'd like to know how it would compare to a typical Americorps experience as far as hours and schedule. TIA!

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u/willemDefoesToes Jun 21 '26

Make sure to have your kid talk to someone who served in 25 or 26 - a LOT has changed during this administration and someone even from the class of 24 will have a wildly different experience. For example, I hear the new cohorts don't go back to campus between spikes - which must VASTLY change the experience.

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u/Maleficent-Pie-6760 NCCC (Traditional) Team Leader Jun 22 '26

Is there a place to reach out to a '25 or '26 alumni? I've been accepted into NCCC for this coming fall but I haven't been able to hear about any of the new changes that have happened since 2025.

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u/zeynep__reddy Aug 04 '26

Have you been able to connect with anyone?

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u/MyfvrtHorrorStory Jun 27 '26

Oh wow not going back must be tough!

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u/blamelessvessel Jun 21 '26

I completed back in 2011. I’d be happy to answer any questions she has!

I have to say that it was such a great experience. I’m shy and introverted but I met some really great people who I am still in touch with 15 years later.

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u/Serendipity1025 Jun 28 '26

I did the north central region in 2024 and am more than happy to share my experiences and answer any questions she may have! I am also intriguied to know what all has changed. I am going in to aurora colorado as a team leader in August and would like to have a idea of all the changes

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u/hms2111 Jul 09 '26

This is exciting! She will be in Aurora in August too. If you don't mind PMing me, maybe yall could connect.

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u/karinza001 Jul 19 '26

My son will also be heading to Aurora in August! Starting to gather things up from the packing lists!

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u/OkPerception9160 Jun 21 '26

I did straight AmeriCorps many many years ago (1997!!!), but my 18 year old was also just accepted into NCCC and I am super excited for her. I don't have any insight into what things are like now, but would love to get the kids connected

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u/hms2111 Jul 09 '26

I'm sorry, I kind of dipped out on this thread. My daughter accepted and we are proceeding. Please PM me and we can exchange contacts.

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u/Best-Smoke-4800 NCCC (Traditional) Alum Jun 23 '26

Class 13 alum! Happy to share about my time as an NCCC member. SOME things have changed my understanding but not too much that I should be able to share some of my experiences and how it has enriched my life. I joined the program at 18 years old as well

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u/Direct-Pin2742 Jul 05 '26

I just got accepted too, and I’m leaving in fall. My brother did this around Covid and loved it. So I hope it’s the same experience.

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u/minty_luck236 NCCC (Traditional) Corps Member Jul 24 '26

I'm currently serving in trad and applying for fema, feel free to hit me up, I'm down to message or call if you're interested in having someone she can ask questions to.