CAV Compass Corps (CC AmeriCorps)
About AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a national service program dedicated to strengthening communities and addressing critical needs across the United States. Through partnerships with local organizations, AmeriCorps members commit to service in areas such as education, disaster response, public health, and veteran support. Members gain hands-on experience, professional development, and educational benefits while making a lasting impact in the communities they serve. By fostering civic engagement and community-driven solutions, AmeriCorps empowers individuals to create meaningful change and build a stronger, more resilient nation. Learn more about AmeriCorps HERE.
New Paragraph
OUTREACH SERVICES
Two Master of Social Work interns at the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls providing services as CC AmeriCorps members. They offer resource navigation and peer support to promote the well-being of student veterans adjusting to academic and civilian life. This experience helps the interns develop valuable skills in working with the veteran population.
PEER MENTORSHIP
A CC AmeriCorps member engaging with students at the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion. As a USD graduate student, she works alongside Lost&Found, a nonprofit dedicated to student resilience, to develop and implement a peer-mentorship curriculum to reduce isolation and strengthen the well-being of veterans on campus.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CC AmeriCorps members engage with service providers and local organizations to build strong support networks. Through these efforts, they can strengthen community ties that promote the well-being of military families and veterans. This photo was taken in Vermillion, SD. Those present were two student veterans, the CAV Executive Director, the USD Student Veteran Resource Coordinator, and the manager of Starbucks.
MILITARY CULTURE AWARENESS
Military culture awareness is crucial for supporting military families and veterans. CC AmeriCorps members complete a specialized curriculum, including suicide prevention strategies, to understand military experiences, values, and challenges. This training helps them build trust, reduce resource barriers, and provide responsive support to student veterans and other military-connected people.
Are you a service member or veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Dial 988 and Press 1 to reach qualified, caring, crisis responders 24/7.
