“Serving with AmeriCorps and the Disaster Prep Wise team just felt right. I consistently experienced immense support and confidence from both my host site and PrepWise team in leading interventions, presentations, and outreaching/marketing ideas. Further, these partnerships allowed me to expand my professional communication skills and develop a fearlessness to ask questions or ask for help. I feel the presentation and networking opportunities improved my public speaking skills, and therefore my comfort level presenting to larger audiences in general, but especially regarding the importance of Disaster PrepWise. Additionally serving has increased my overall knowledge within the realm of disaster preparedness and the key systems assisting our older populations. While leading interventions has been beneficial in learning how to properly mitigate sensitive subjects/conversations for participants. My service time with Disaster PrepWise AmeriCorps and Heritage Area Agency on Aging has certainly shown me what teamwork truly means, while exposing me to the definition of a healthy professional work environment I know I someday will try to pursue and replicate.”

DeLaney Frater – AmeriCorps Member