H-Town!
What Interstate determines whether you're outside or inside "The Loop"?
i-610
List 3 requirements for becoming an AmeriCorps member
Name 3 boba tea shops that have locations in Houston
Asking because need recommendations
Who founded SERVE HOUSTON?
Martin Cominsky
Tell me about yourself in one minute.
You could describe your current situation, your past job experience, the reason you're a good fit for the role, and how you align with the position's values
Houston has the largest _____________ in Texas.
Mall (the Galleria)
Who is the founder of AmeriCorps?
Bill Clinton
What is a meringue made of
Whipped egg whites and sugar
List 3 CURRENT AmeriCorps project sites
Houston ToolBank, KidMeals, Santa Maria Hostel, Precinct2gether, LIFE Houston, Tejano Center, Interfaith Ministries Refugees Services and Animeals/Meals on Wheels, [Avondale]
Give an example where you showed leadership and initiative.
Make sure to structure your response as Beginning, Middle, and End.
Frenchy's is a ___________.
Restaurant
What is the official date of the National Service Recognition Day?
April 1
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The masseter (the jaw muscle)
List 3 fun facts about your service site(s).
They better be fun
Tell me about a mistake you've made.
Be pretty vague about what you did wrong , but very clear about how you rectified things, making sure you end on a positive note. You want to leave the impression you learnt a significant lesson
Houston has five professional major league teams. What are their names?
Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Texans (NFL), Houston Rockets (NBA), Houston Dynamo FC (MLS), and Houston Dash (NWSL)
What holiday is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities?
Martin Luther King Day
What sport was played on the moon?
Golf in 1971
Name 3 SERVE Houston AmeriCorps members OUTSIDE your project site.
We've been with each other for so long, we better know each other's names by now...right?
How would you respond to a difficult problem at work?
It is important to keep a level head, to focus on what it is you want to achieve, and to gather as much information as possible so you can make the right decision.
In the Health Museum in Houston, there is a 27 1/2 foot what on display?
Intestine
State the AmeriCorps pledge without reading off of anything.
I will get things done for America – to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier. I will bring Americans together to strengthen our communities. Faced with apathy, I will take action. Faced with conflict, I will seek common ground. Faced with adversity, I will persevere.
Why are the colors of the Olympic rings yellow, green, red, black, and blue?
The Olympic rings colors were selected because at least one of those five colors appears in every flag in the world.
Present an elevator pitch explaining what you do as a SERVE HOUSTON AmeriCorps member.
Throwback to those training days
How would you respond to failure?
Failure is an opportunity for you to improve, for you to develop, and for you to help the organization continually move forward. It is important to be positive about the failure and to not dwell on it in a negative manner.