COMCorps is an AmeriCorps Service Program located in Athens, Ohio. What is COMCorps? What is AmeriCorps? Follow us on Instagram !
COMCorps members create and support social and physical environments that promote good health and wellness for all. Members aim for a county where children are healthy as they age into adulthood and a community that visualizes a healthy future. Primary focuses of the program include food insecurity, nutrition education, and emotional support for individuals living with chronic stress. Our members serve 1700 hours in 11.5 or 10.5 terms for an average 34-40 hours per week, starting every August. COMCorps partners with host-site organizations, which includes schools, nonprofits, healthcare systems and county-level government agencies. Through service, members and organizations will address social determinants of health with a trauma-informed approach directing members in creative, community-generated solutions to pressing local needs. AmeriCorps is a national service program that improves lives and fosters civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs. More than 80,000 Americans across the country participate each year to make our people safer, stronger, and healthier. Members strengthen our communities and Get Things Done for America. In this position members will have the benefits of:
• Living stipend
• Federal student loan forbearance
• Health insurance, SNAP benefits and childcare if eligible
• Personal growth through mentorship, transformational opportunities, and trainings
• Make a difference
• Distinct year of service as part of a team
• Earn an educational award
If you're interested in learning more, contact Kari Boyle at boylek1@ohio.edu or visit americorps.gov.
03/12/2026
We love when members collaborate with each other on projects! Today's service spotlight features Chloe (serving with the Athens County Foundation) and Britta (serving with Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Integrate Athens). Together they created a 5-week Public Speaking and Networking workshop for people of all abilities. This week Chloe and Britta facilitated an open and engaging discussion of what public speaking looks like for everyone, how to cope with anxieties, and emphasized being your authentic self. Thank you, Chloe and Britta, for sharing your talents and inspiring others during AmeriCorps Week and beyond!
03/09/2026
For this week’s member Monday we recognize Kristen Wallenhorst for her service with Athens County Public Libraries! This is Kristen's first year serving with COMCorps.
A fellow COMCorps member said “Kristen goes above and beyond to serve her clients. She has found a way to bring her own spirit and creativity into the Bookmobile's mission.”
Thank you Kristen for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
03/08/2026
Every dollar planted in service grows seventeenfold in our communities. This isn't just an investment—it's a transformation. Through strategic partnerships, we turn federal dollars into community solutions with local impact.
03/06/2026
We are so excited for our annual joint retreat with Rural Action's AORC Corps at Camp Oty'Okwa next week during AmeriCorps Week! Alumni, what is your favorite memory of the annual retreat? Tell us in the comments!
02/25/2026
COMCorps is tabling today at Ohio University's Spring Career and Internship Fair at Baker Center from 11 am - 3 pm! Come say hello to program staff and learn more about opportunities to join COMCorps this fall! 🫐🥕🫑
02/24/2026
Want to play sports this spring at the Athens Community Center? Register for the Inclusive Sports Sampler, a 5-week inclusive sports development program for Athens County youth ages 8+ with and without disabilities. We play together! For more information or to register: http://bit.ly/4r2XlG3
02/23/2026
For this week’s Member Monday, we recognize Kirsten Abbey for her service with Heritage Community Clinic! This is Kirsten's first year serving with COMCorps.
A fellow COMCorps member said “Kirsten puts so much effort and intentionality into the monthly pantry distribution. It's clear she cares for the neighbors who attend!” 🍅🥕🥔
Thank you for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
02/20/2026
This week's snapshot from service is from this fall, when our Nelsonville Elementary School Wellness member, Haley, was conducting hearing screenings for students. Just one of the many skills you can learn in COMCorps! 👂🎒🏫✏️
02/18/2026
🎯 Not sure what’s next? Let COMCorps be your next step!
If you’re looking for meaningful work, hands-on experience, and a way to make a real impact in Southeast Ohio, COMCorps is for you. Serve your community, build your skills, and gain valuable experience—all while earning a living stipend and an education award.
If you’re looking for meaningful service, hands-on experience, and a way to make a real impact in Southeast Ohio, COMCorps is for you. Build your skills and gain valuable public health experience—all while earning a living stipend and an education award.
It's time for our first Member Monday of 2026! This week, we recognize Valerie Locke for her service with Community Food Initiatives. Valerie is the Garden Education Coordinator, aka our Sprouts teacher extraordinaire!
A fellow COMCorps member said, “Valerie is knowledgeable and has demonstrated a clear understanding of the COMCorps program's mission and what it means to serve via her leadership and communication skills. She is a valuable mentor, and the kids look forward to seeing her in the garden.”
Thank you Valerie for serving in COMCorps and making a difference in the region!
02/05/2026
Anyone else dreaming of warmer days? This week's snapshot from service is from Make a Difference Day at Community Food Initiatives this past October. Gilly is supervising COMCorps members Mena, Eesha & Gabe as they make raised beds using repurposed materials in the Discovery Garden at Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) 🥕🍅🐞🫑
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COMCorps has the goal to increase the quality of life in Athens County through AmeriCorps members creating and supporting social and physical environments that promote good health and wellness for all.
COMCorps partners with host-site organizations which include schools, nonprofits, healthcare systems and county-level government agencies.
Through service, members and organizations address the social determinants of health with a trauma-informed approach directing members in creative, community-generated solutions to pressing local needs.
COMCorps members facilitate a yearlong nutrition education program, Live Healthy Kids, to 400 students each week, increasing knowledge of and taste preferences for healthy foods.
Members create and support social and physical environments that promote good health through activities that address the social determinants of health by providing life-enhancing resources: healthy food supply, gardening, social connectivity, transportation, and knowledge of healthy habits. Members promote a sense of community (social networks, social support, social participation, and/or community leadership) and increase access to programs that address poverty, childhood development, food insecurity, social exclusion, addiction, food, transportation, and health services. In every interaction, members embody and model safe, secure, stable relationships for children and adults.
COMCorps is where members turn passion into purpose. COMCorps strives for every member to have a transformative experience while serving. Anticipated member outcomes include a wider perspective on societal issues, an understanding of individuals who have had a life different than their own, a better understanding of self and unique skills brought to a variety of roles, greater confidence, an understanding of trauma-informed approaches to community care, and community collaboration.
