Here's my motivational statement from my most recent application - hope my happiness and passion for the program comes across well and you will take the chance and apply!
"... those ten
months were arguably the best of my life. I expanded my views of the world and
was able to gain a deeper understanding of self. Before NCCC I didn’t have much
self-confidence, and I definitely wouldn’t take charge of a group of people. By
round five of my corps year I was confident enough to engage other volunteers... I
gained so much self-confidence and happiness during my corps year I hope to go
back and help others discover themselves through service. The biggest lesson I
learned was that you can only help and discover yourself when you’re outside of
your comfort zone and providing service for others, I hope to pass that bit of
wisdom onto the next class of NCCC members while continuing to hone my own
leadership skills. I also feel that NCCC erased preconceived notions I had of
myself.... I truly
believe that AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps set me on a more
positive read to health and well-being and I hope to continue that journey
forward with another service term."
I've omitted a good portion of it but you get the idea! :)
